ICU fee basis Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 511,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) is seeking a Staff Physician with pulmonary/critical care expertise to deliver inpatient ICU care on a fee-basis. The role requires proficiency in critical care procedures, collaboration with hospitalists and ICU staff, and comprehensive documentation consistent with VA standards.

The position features 12-hour shifts and a fee-based salary structure tied to CPT codes performed per shift, with the need to maintain high-quality

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an LCME/accredited school.
• For foreign medical graduates, ECFMG verification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and treatment to ICU patients and coordinate with hospitalists and other care teams.
• Perform ICU procedures and order/interpret diagnostic studies for critically ill patients.
• Document timely clinical notes and ensure compliance with VA policies and guidelines.

Skills

Pulmonary critical care

ICU procedures

Clinical consultation

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine or DO

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Staff Physician serves as a practicing Pulmonary service/Critical care provider that performs a full range of professional procedures in connection with the treatment of commonly encountered inpatient work load. This Position is a FEE BASIS - salary is paid by CPT codes performed per shift

Key Responsibilities

What is Fee Basis: "Fee basis" in a work context typically means being paid a fixed amount for a specific task or project, rather than an hourly wage or a fixed salary. This method of payment is often used for certain professional or administrative employees, or for independent contractors. The fee is agreed upon in advance and covers the entire scope of work, regardless of the time it takes to complete.

** FEE BASIS** The Physician shall be proficient in all aspects of pulmonary/ critical care including the ability to perform selected specialty services. He/she is fully mentally and physically capable of performing these essential functions of an ICU without impairment.

Specifically, the provider should possess the procedural expertise and competency to perform the following: The Intensivist/Critical Care Physician is accountable to the Chief of ICU and Chief of Medicine Service, for assuring the most effective delivery of care in Critical Care Medicine while meeting and exceeding compliance standards.

The Intensivist/Critical Care Physician will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as well as provide feedback and consultation to other inpatient providers, including ICU APPs and hospitalist. In this role, the incumbent will also provide feedback and patient education to the patients and their families and will demonstrate excellence in all facets of patient care and meets or exceeds compliance standards.

He or she will perform the following functions: Evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order appropriate diagnostic studies and treatments for all ICU patients assigned under their care. The incumbent will provide consultative evaluations for other services, including general medical wards, surgical wards, and the emergency department, and perform administrative functions and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of the Medicine Service.

The incumbent is expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of critical illnesses. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.

The incumbent is expected to adhere to stated policies and provide timely documentation of clinical notes (e.g., H&P, consult review, discharge summaries, medication reconciliation, etc.). In addition, the incumbent is expected to coordinate and communicate the treatment plan with hospitalists, primary care providers, nursing, social workers, clerical staff, pharmacy and other subspecialists and ancillary staff.

The ideal candidate will help to ensure that high quality patient care is delivered in a resourceful and efficient manner. Privileges include being able to admit, work up, diagnose, and provide treatment to patients presenting with critical illnesses requiring intensive care level procedures and interventions. The physician is responsible to the Chief of ICU and the Chief of Medicine for his/her work.

Administrative direction is provided in terms of broadly defined goals and missions and in conjunction with the Chief of Medicine. The physician exercises an exceptional degree of latitude in the planning, designing, implementation and accomplishment of program responsibilities. He/she works within a framework of VA guidelines, directives, and regulations. Work is reviewed in terms of policy compliance and fulfillment of overall mission and program goals.

Complete all documentation timely and according to accepted medical standards. Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Per Diem: Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant.

[If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C.

7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $3200 – $3200.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 12 Hour Shifts position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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