Physician (Chief Anesthesiologist)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval (award amount up to $200,000, eligibility period one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify: meet the basic requirements listed below and any additional requirements (if applicable). Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. United States citizenship (non‑citizens may be appointed only if no qualified citizens are available). Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a VA‑approved school. Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or District of Columbia. Completed physician residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Acceptable pathways: (1) ACGME or AOA accredited residency or fellowship leading to board certification; (2) One year of post‑medical‑school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S.; or (3) Non‑U.S. residency program followed by at least three years of independent practice in the U.S. related to the position. Non‑US residency training may be accepted if followed by U.S. practice or a U.S. fellowship is creditable. Residents in accredited programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent basis, subject to licensure and scope of practice limitations. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Preferred experience performing a range of cases at this facility and teaching residents from the University of New Mexico. Physical requirements as outlined in VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Reference: For more information on the qualification standard, please visit Duties Lead and oversee clinical and administrative operations of anesthesia services at NMVAHCS, including operating room and non‑operating room locations. Coordinate with licensed independent providers—physicians and CRNAs—to ensure safe, high‑quality anesthetic care for Veterans. Collaborate with 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: pre‑operative optimization, intra‑operative clinical pathways, post‑operative management, surgical intensive care participation, and acute and chronic pain management. Collaborate with CRNAs and supervise residents, medical students, and SRNAs, supporting their transition to privileged practitioners. Serve as administrator, educator, and consultant, while supporting academic responsibilities and potential faculty appointment with the University of New Mexico. Deliver anesthesia care 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. Perform other duties as appropriately assigned. Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, 6:30 am–3:00 pm, with rotating on‑call responsibilities during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Recruitment and compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases; 50–55 days paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid CME absence). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA. Health benefits: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care; many federal insurance programs carry into retirement. Licensure: One full and unrestricted U.S. license. Continuing medical education: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification). Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. EDRP eligibility: Must meet VHA policy and submit application within four months of appointment; program approval up to $200,000, eligibility period one to five years. Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io – EDRP coordinator for questions and assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr