Physician; Pulmonary​/Critical Care

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Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Eligible applicants must meet specified criteria and submit a repayment application within four months of appointment. The program award can be up to $200,000 over a period of one to five years, determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office.

• United States citizenship; non‑citizens only if no qualified citizen is available.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a VA‑approved medical school.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Completed an approved residency in Pulmonology or Critical Care and is board certified or board eligible in that specialty.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico (UNM).

• Provide quality pulmonary and critical care services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Deliver patient‑centered care in the MICU, pulmonary function laboratory, sleep laboratory, and bronchoscopy suite.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows; contribute to educational development programs affiliated with UNM School of Medicine.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, teaching, and research; be eligible for a faculty appointment at UNM.
• Complete all documentation timely and in accordance with accepted medical standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays.
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (five years vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% VA match.
• Federal health, vision, dental, and long‑term care coverage; additional insurance options available.
• Full medical licensure required; malpractice coverage provided.
• Contract:
  
  No employment contract; unrestricted moonlighting.
• Recruitment/relocation incentive: sign‑on bonus for highly qualified candidates.

Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration