This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 08, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be October 30, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. Approved Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.
The selectee 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), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
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 Albuquerque NMVAHCS, Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) Center provides acute rehabilitation and life-long comprehensive sustaining care for Veterans with SCI/D.
The Center consists of an inpatient ward with 26 nationally mandated inpatient beds, a comprehensive outpatient clinic, a robust Tele-Health program, and an SCI/D Home Care program. The Center also has a therapy department equipped with a full spectrum of training devices to evaluate for and provide adaptive equipment for community re-entry and a dedicated therapy pool.
The Albuquerque Zia SCI Center serves as a VA referral center for the Southwest region which serves approximately 400 SCI/D Veterans. The Center is affiliated with the University of New Mexico and has rotations for both medical students and residents (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice) .
The main responsibilities and expectations for a physician provider on the SCI/D Care Line include: Management of a patient panel for both inpatient and outpatient care. The position also requires participation in patient care using technology such as telemedicine, continuous improvement activities, and CARF and JCAHO compliance.
Provides a full range of services including inpatient and outpatient assessment and care of both acute and chronic persons with Spinal Cord Injury or Disorders. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.
Ensures that the practice of medicine is consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, VISN standards, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, mandatory continuing education, and HIPAA policies. Other duties as assigned by the Chief, Spinal Cord Injury and the applicants experience and expertise in the field of SCI/D Medicine.
Position includes rotating weekend and holiday call amongst three physicians. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, rotating on call. Telework: Not Eligible Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
shannon.blemberg@va.gov · 619-733-5764
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $200000 – $315000/yr.
Applications close on 2027-01-08.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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