Vascular Surgeon

New Mexico VA Health Care System

part of Veterans Health Administration

Albuquerque, NM 87108

The New Mexico Veterans Healthcare System is seeking a full-time board eligible/certified vascular surgeon to join our team and help transform how we provide healthcare in times of great need. We have positions throughout Albuquerque, NM that may align with the geographic preference that you are seeking.

• Diagnoses, treats, and manages all vascular diseases/injuries. Participates in resident training and will hold a faculty appointment with our academic affiliates. Credentialed and privileged through the Medical Staff Office Supervisor under the auspices of the Chief of Staff in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Assures that a high degree of quality patient care is provided at all times.
  Independently exercises creativity in solving problems without direct supervisory guidance to meet the varying needs of patients while under care in the Vascular Clinic.
• Exercises independent professional judgment in diagnosing the full range of complex vascular conditions as well as planning and executing the necessary treatment programs to meet complex and frequent changes in treatment objectives.
• Refers, when indicated, patients with multiple health problems to other providers within the facility and the VISN. Consults with physicians and others, when requested, to augment the care of their patients as it relates to emergent and traumatic conditions as well as Vascular manifestations of systemic conditions.
• Utilizes the general clinical privileges which include: ordering diagnostic tests as appropriate, writing prescriptions for medications or other items on the hospital formulary, hospitalize patients within the VISN as appropriate and discharge patients from outpatient care if it is determined that care is no longer required.

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
Retirement:Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance:Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
Licensure:1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME:$1,000 per year reimbursement, 5 days of PTO alloted
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract:No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

For additional information on this wonderful opportunity, please feel free  USAJOBS or contact our Department of Veteran Affairs physician recruiter listed below.

Matthew Corrales

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• Email- matthew.corrales

Veterans Health Administration

Albuquerque, NM