Veterans Health Administration Jobs 2026 – ICU fee basis Physician in Albuquerque

Salary / Pay Package: $3,200 per year.

To qualify for this ICU fee basis Physician position, you must meet basic requirements including U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited).. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school.. A current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine.. And completion of an ACGME- or AOA-approved residency. Additionally, completion of a Critical Care Fellowship and experience in central line placement and airway management are required.

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens are not available.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a VA-approved school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (ACGME or AOA).
• Completion of a Critical Care Fellowship.
• Experience in procedures including central line placement and airway management.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required.

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the Intensive Care Unit.

• Perform critical care procedures including central line placement and airway management.
• Provide consultative evaluations for general medical wards, surgical wards, and the emergency department.
• Coordinate treatment plans with hospitalists, primary care providers, nursing, social workers, and other staff.
• Document clinical notes timely, including H&P, consult reviews, discharge summaries, and medication reconciliation.
• Adhere to VA policies and ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care.
• Participate in administrative functions as assigned by the Chief of Medicine Service.

Apply online through USAJOBS by opening the announcement and signing in with your USAJOBS or Login.gov account.

• Complete the federal application questionnaire and attach your federal resume and all required documents (e.g., license, transcripts, SF-50 if applicable).
• Submit your complete application package by 11:59 PM ET on 09/18/2025.
• After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Applications are reviewed after the closing date, and referred applicants may be contacted directly.

This is a fee basis position; pay is based on CPT codes performed per shift, not a fixed salary.

• Work schedule is 12-hour shifts; telework is not available.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives are not authorized; per diem is authorized.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• All applicants tentatively selected are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English and pass a background/security investigation.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued IDs must be REAL ID compliant for identification.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care to over 9 million veterans annually. The Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers complete medical services including critical care. This ICU fee basis Physician role supports the VHA's mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to veterans. Working here means joining a dedicated team focused on serving those who served.