The New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist to join their team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The facility maintains a strong academic affiliation with the University of New Mexico, providing opportunities for a clinical faculty appointment and dedicated time for academic pursuits, teaching, and research. Providers will enjoy a comprehensive total rewards package, a competitive salary, and a diverse case mix while delivering high-quality care to our nation's Veterans.
Practice Info
- Facility maintains a strong academic affiliation with the University of New Mexico
- Diverse case mix across multiple specialties, including cardiothoracic, vascular, general surgery, orthopedics, urology, ENT, GI, interventional radiology, and more
Shift & Schedule
- Dedicated time for academic pursuits, teaching, and research
Responsibilities
- Providing the full spectrum of perioperative care, including preoperative optimization, intraoperative management (including ERAS pathways), postoperative care, ICU involvement, and acute and chronic pain management
- Performing anesthesia for cardiothoracic procedures such as CABG and valve cases, or undergoing mentorship to develop these skills
- Eventual participation in the cardiac anesthesia call team
- Supervision of CRNAs and trainees, with opportunities to personally perform cases
Compensation
- Competitive salary of $550,000 annually
- Annual performance bonuses
- Sign-on bonus
- Student loan repayment options
Benefits
- 50–55 days of paid time off annually, including federal holidays and CME leave
- Federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- $1,000 annual CME reimbursement
- Malpractice coverage with tail
Qualifications
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Anesthesiologist
- Capable of performing anesthesia for cardiothoracic procedures such as CABG and valve cases, or be willing to undergo mentorship to develop these skills
- Licensure flexibility: one unrestricted U.S. license accepted
Anesthesiologist in Albuquerque at Veterans Health Administration
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