Physician Pulmonology-Critical Care - Competitive Salary
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers and
extraordinary blend of culture, natural beauty, and economic
opportunity, making it an ideal place to live and work. Nestled in
the high desert at the base of Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque enjoys
over 300 days of sunshine annually, providing endless opportunities
for outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, skiing, and hot
air ballooning. The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS),
located in the heart of Albuquerque, serves as a cornerstone of the
community's healthcare. NMVAHCS provides comprehensive, innovative
care to our nation's Veterans offering cutting edge research, and
robust educational programs through its partnership with the
University of New Mexico. This healthcare system is dedicated to
fostering excellence in patient care and professional growth making
it an outstanding environment for medical professionals to thrive.
Major duties of this position include but are not limited to:
Provide quality service in our progressive, innovative health care
system for the veteran inpatient and outpatient population. Deliver
patient-centered pulmonary and critical care services in settings
such as the MICU, pulmonary function laboratory, sleep lab, and
bronchoscopy suite Teach and mentor medical students, residents,
and fellows, contributing to educational development programs
affiliated with the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, teaching, and
research and be eligible for a faculty appointment in the
Department of Medicine at the University of New Mexico VA offers a
comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Highly qualified individuals
may be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive in
accordance with agency policy. To receive consideration for an
incentive, the selectee must be among the best qualified and meet
the criteria established in the VA Handbook 5007 Part VI Chapter 2.
Service agreement required. Pay: Competitive salary, annual
performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50–55
days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of
sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day
paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5
years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by
VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
(many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or
territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be
full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability
protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician
Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on
moonlighting
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