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Tucson, Arizona

Hospitalist Physician

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

Carondelet Health Network has been the cornerstone of Southern Arizona healthcare for over 135 years, delivering compassionate, high-quality care across a comprehensive network of hospitals and specialty institutes.

As the only Catholic hospital system in the region, Carondelet is driven by a mission that extends beyond medicine — to the wellbeing of patients, families, and the broader community. St. Joseph's Hospital stands out as a nationally recognized center of excellence in stroke, cardiac, and pulmonary care.

If you're looking for a place where your work carries real weight and your quality of life is protected, this is it.

Position Highlights

  • Specialty: Daytime Hospitalist — full-time, employed position at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson, AZ
  • Schedule: Shift-based block scheduling — 7 on / 7 off with some flexibility built in for work-life balance
  • Shift Coverage: 1 swing shift and 1 nocturnist on rotation
  • Team Support: Two APPs during day shifts, one APP overnight
  • Patient Volume: Average daily census of 18 patients with 1–2 admissions per

Shift

  • ICU Model: Closed ICU — Intensivist and IV Team provide procedure support
  • Teaching Opportunity: Optional involvement in teaching internal medicine residents
  • Language Bonus: Spanish-speaking skills a plus, but not required

What We Offer

  • Competitive base compensation
  • CME allowance and professional expense reimbursement
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board eligible or board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Arizona

Why Tucson

Tucson is a city that rewards those who choose it — offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living that lets your income go further than in most major metros.

Year-round sunshine and stunning Sonoran Desert scenery make outdoor recreation a daily option, from hiking Sabino Canyon to cycling the Santa Cruz River trail system.

The city's vibrant arts scene, rich multicultural heritage, and thriving restaurant culture give it a distinct energy that feels both dynamic and unhurried. With world-class medical facilities, strong schools, and welcoming communities, Tucson is a place where physicians put down roots and stay.

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Provide daytime hospitalist care at St. Joseph's Hospital, managing an average daily census of 18 patients. Responsibilities include handling admissions and optionally teaching internal medicine residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. A valid Arizona medical license or the eligibility to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareICU ManagementClinical TeachingSpanish Language Proficiency

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospitalist Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,197 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 15 employers

4
<$260k
5
$260k-295k
9
$295k-330k
6
$330k-365k
3
$365k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
CME allowance
17% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Visa sponsorship
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician Advisor 10am-6pm

St. Joseph's Health · Paterson, New Jersey

$160-$180/hr
#2

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

MultiCare Health System · Yakima, Washington

$358k-$366k
#3

Physician - Hospitalist (Swing Shift)

$358k-$366k
#4

Physician: Hospitalist (Nocturnist) Valley West Hospital, Sa

$298k-$356k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,197 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

CME allowance
Professional expense reimbursement
Malpractice insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) with employer match