Physician (Compensation/Pension Chief)

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Albuquerque, New Mexico's largest city, offers a unique combination of rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant community. With 310 days of sunshine a year, low humidity, and four distinct seasons, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents enjoy unparalleled access to activities such as hiking, biking, and skiing, along with iconic attractions like the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande bosque.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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

The provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following duties which include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to conduct thorough history and physical examinations of often complicated medical conditions and contentions.
• Conducts examinations and provides examination reports and opinions used by the Veterans Benefits Administration.
• Perform examinations on special Veteran populations including Gulf War Registry, Environmental Hazards Registry and other legally required examinations.
• Provide reports that include thorough records review, comprehensive history, and detailed physical examinations, as well as interpretation of appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Provide medical opinions that are well reasoned and worded to enable adjudication by non-medical adjudicating officials of the Veterans Benefits Administration and courts.
• Conducts, completes and releases all reports in a timely manner and within established quality guidelines.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with the disability process and serve as subject matter expert to other services in the facility.
• Engage in DMA related and quality review procedures and conduct other C&P related duties as outlined by the Section Chief.
• Work collaboratively with other providers in the section.
• Engages in continuous process improvements in support of a high reliability organization.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

US Department of Veterans Affairs