Department of Veterans Affairs

Anesthesiology Physician\Opportunity Available - New Mexico Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Albuquerque, NM

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

The New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS) is seeking an Anesthesiologist in Albuquerque, NM. The NMVAHCS has an academic affiliation with the University of New Mexico. This position has the possibility of obtaining a clinical appointment at the University of New Mexico. This position allows time for academic study and responsibilities. The Anesthesia Service is a collegial department consisting of Anesthesiologists and CRNAs, with anesthesia residents, medical students and SRNAs that rotate through the department.

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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, possible 5 day paid absence for CME )
Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: $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

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  1. Full range of perioperative care. This includes extensive participation in preoperative optimization of surgical patients; intraoperative clinical pathways including ERAS; postoperative management including participation in care in the surgical intensive care unit; and acute and chronic pain management services.
  2. Applicant must be capable of performing anesthesia for cardiothoracic surgeries such as CABGs, aortic valve replacements, and lobectomies. If applicant does not currently perform anesthesia for these types of cases, the applicant will be mentored to gain proficiency in the aforementioned cases. After a period of mentorship the applicant will be expected to be a part of the cardiac anesthesia call team.
  3. Provide anesthesia for a variety of subspecialities including cardiothoracic, vascular, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, behavioral health, gastroenterology, cardiology, pain, interventional radiology, pulmonary, etc.
  4. CRNA/resident supervision with some opportunity to personally perform cases
  5. Provide excellent, safe anesthetic care to our nation's veterans

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About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.

Location Insights

  • B+

    Public Schools

  • B

    Overall

  • B-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • C+

    Cost of Living

  • C

    Access to Parks

  • C

    Access to Restaurants

  • Total Population

    1,091

  • Median Rent

    $870

  • Median Home Value

    $295,500

  • Median Income

    $83,864

Posted March 14, 2026

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