Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Primary Care Physician (Outpatient) Position -
Albuquerque, New Mexico Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Overview:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers an 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 the Position:
Provide quality service in our progressive, innovative health care
system for the veteran outpatient primary care population. Deliver
patient-centered primary care services in an outpatient setting.
Develop and implement individualized care plans that address the
specific health and lifestyle needs of patients. 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. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure
comprehensive, holistic care for outpatient primary care patients.
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. Compensation and
Benefits: 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 Come join us in
providing exceptional healthcare to our veterans in beautiful
Albuquerque, where your professional growth and quality of life
will thrive.
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