Physician (Gastroenterology)

Veterans Health Administration • Albuquerque, NM

8h

About The Position

The New Mexico VA Health Care System is hiring a Gastroenterology physician. This is an open continuous announcement that remains open until January 8, 2027. Eligible applications may be referred at regular intervals or as vacancies arise until the position is filled. Qualified candidates must meet eligibility requirements for a faculty appointment in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico, based on qualifications and experience.

The position provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment or consultation for patients with gastrointestinal or liver disease across inpatient, outpatient, and consultation services. The physician performs endoscopic and non-endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures within approved clinical privileges, coordinates care with primary care, inpatient, emergency department, and outside services, and completes assigned administrative work such as peer reviews and other evaluations. Work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program requirements and approval. EDRP applications must be submitted within four months of appointment; the program office determines eligibility, award amount (up to $200,000), and the eligibility period (one to five years). Former EDRP participants are ineligible. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be available for a highly qualified candidate. Compensation and benefits include competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off, federal retirement and insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an alternative training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Meet eligibility requirements for a faculty appointment in the University of New Mexico Department of Internal Medicine, based on qualifications and experience.
• Meet VA pre-employment conditions, including applicable background/security investigation, pre-employment physical evaluation, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification may be required for faculty status in applicable VA academic training programs.
• Highly qualified candidates may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive.
• Full-time physicians with board certification may be eligible for possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment or consultative services to patients with gastrointestinal or liver disease in inpatient, outpatient, and consult services.
• Perform endoscopic and non-endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures as defined by clinical privileges, subject to approval.
• Coordinate patient care through effective communication with primary care providers, inpatient services, the emergency department, and outside services.
• Perform assigned administrative tasks, including peer reviews or other evaluations.
• Provide direct patient care or perform other duties within the bounds of state law and the physician’s professional licensure.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), with an award of up to $200,000 for approved, eligible participants.
• Possible recruitment or relocation incentive for a highly qualified candidate.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for eligible full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree