Physician - Cardiothoracic

Position Information:

The New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS), Albuquerque NM, is recruiting an experienced Board Certified / Board Eligible Anesthesiologist with Cardiothoracic Anesthesia training, experience and qualification to join our healthcare surgical service team. NMVAHCS is a Level 1 tertiary 310-bed referral center located in the heart of the Land of Enchantment, with a major teaching program affiliated with the University of New Mexico School Of Medicine. Selected candidate will be considered for a faculty appointment commensurate with her/his training and experience, and should enjoy a cooperative, friendly and professional work environment. The OR Anesthesiologist will perform the full-scope of General and Surgical Anesthesiology, including regional anesthesia, ultrasound guided techniques, transesophageal echocardiography and full range of perioperative care. 

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must possess Current Active US Medical License
• Must be Board Certified / Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology a definite plus

Community Information:

Albuquerque the Land of Enchantment allows you to experience the authentic Southwest. As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural history and heritage. Native American, Hispanic & Latino, Anglo and other cultural influences are a part of everyday life. You will always know you're someplace special, whether you're eating at one of our traditional New Mexican restaurants, shopping at one of the thousands of shops and galleries around town, enjoying our world-class visual and performing arts, or playing on the best golf courses in the Southwest. Nowhere is the confluence of past and present more dramatic than here in Albuquerque, where the modern city skyline is set against a backdrop of the stunning Sandia Mountains and an endless, timeless blue sky. Albuquerques spectacular weatherwith 310 days of sunshineperfect for outdoor activities, including biking, skiing and hiking. Our incomparable weather and scenery also make Albuquerque the hot air ballooning capital of the world. Balloons dot our clear blue skies throughout the year, revealing a myriad of colors.

Benefits Information:

• The VA supports a healthy work-life-family balance by providing Staff with a robust benefits package and competitive compensation.
• Expected salary range is expected between $300k - $345k annually, depending upon credentials and experience, and compensation review process.  
• Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 10 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence for CME.
• Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, with the premium costs shared by the Government.
• Federal Retirement Plans thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS); and a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401K-type plan, with up to 5% matching.

About the VA:

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

For more information and to discuss your interests:

Please forward copy of your CV and Cover Letter, summarizing your background, education, training, clinical practice, credentials and interests, to Dave Aragon, VA National Healthcare Recruiter, [email protected], or call (702) 675-5761.