Internal Medicine Physician Job at Veterans Health Administration, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Internal Medicine Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary:

Outpatient Primary Care/Internal Medicine Physician position at the New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque providing patient-centered care for veterans, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role includes teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows through an affiliation with the University of New Mexico and eligibility for a faculty appointment. Competitive federal compensation and benefits package with recruitment incentives, paid leave, retirement, insurance, CME support, and malpractice coverage.

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: 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.

Keywords:

Internal medicine, primary care physician, veterans healthcare, outpatient clinic, medical education, faculty appointment, clinical mentorship, federal benefits, CME reimbursement

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Freelance, Relocation package,

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