Physician (Chief Anesthesiologist)

Veterans Health Administration; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

PTO 50-55 days

Federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental

CME reimbursement

Job summary

The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) seeks a Chief Anesthesiologist to lead anesthesia services across NMVAHCS. This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT will remain open until January 08, 2027; applications will be considered as vacancies arise.

The role includes oversight of clinical care, collaboration with CRNAs, teaching residents, and potential faculty appointment with the University of New Mexico. The position offers a competitive salary, substantial paid time off, federal benefits, and

Qualifications

• Must hold Doctor of Medicine or equivalent in allopathic/osteopathic medicine.
• Board certification required or eligible as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for anesthesia services at NMVAHCS.
• Oversee clinical care delivery and administrative functions across anesthesia locations.
• Collaborate with CRNAs and licensed independent providers to ensure high-quality care.
• Direct perioperative care including preop optimization, intraoperative pathways, and postop management.
• Supervise residents and students and participate in academic activities with UNM.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is (NMVAHCS) is seeking a Chief Anesthesiologist to join our team. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 08, 2027. Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Highly qualified individuals may be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive.

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 restriction on moonlighting Major responsibilities and duties of the position include but are not limited to: Provide leadership with significant responsibility and accountability for all clinical and administrative operations associated with anesthesia services at NMVAHCS.

Oversee service and program operations, including both clinical care delivery and administrative functions across operating room and non operating room anesthesia locations. Coordinate and work with all licensed independent providers, including physicians and CRNAs, to ensure safe, high quality anesthetic care for Veterans.

Collaborate with clinical services, interdisciplinary leaders, and executive management to support integrated perioperative care and operational effectiveness. Establish and maintain effective relationships with medical center personnel, patients, families, and community stakeholders.

Direct perioperative care services including preoperative optimization, intraoperative clinical pathways, postoperative management, surgical intensive care participation, and acute and chronic pain management. Work collaboratively with CRNAs. Supervise residents, medical students, and SRNAs while supporting their transition to privileged practitioners and promoting a collegial team environment.

Serve as an administrator, educator, and consultant while supporting academic responsibilities and potential faculty appointment with the University of New Mexico. Deliver anesthesia care independently and through supervision for a wide range of procedures including cardiac, vascular, general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, urology, and expanding non OR anesthesia services.

Participate in rotating evening, weekend, and holiday on call coverage while supporting the mission to provide excellent and safe anesthetic care to the nation's Veterans. Performs other duties as appropriately assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm, with rotating on-call responsibilities during evening/weekend/holiday shifts.

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.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year 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 $400000 – $400000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

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