Physician (General Surgery)

About the opportunity

The position is responsible for providing primary general surgery care to veterans, including diagnosing, treating, and managing all general surgery conditions. The role involves participating in resident training and holding a faculty appointment with academic affiliates at the New Mexico VA Medical Center, an active teaching hospital affiliated with the University of New Mexico. The incumbent independently exercises creativity and professional judgment in solving problems, executing treatment programs, and utilizing clinical privileges such as ordering diagnostic tests, writing prescriptions, and hospitalizing or discharging patients.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $275,000 to $350,000 per year with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for Continuing Medical Education).
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by the VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement.
• Licensure coverage allowing 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Possible $1,000 per year Continuing Medical Education reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided for medical malpractice.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Who can apply?

• United States Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy).
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (allopathic or osteopathic medicine).
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico based upon qualifications and experience.

Required documents

• C.V. and/or resume.
• Standard Clinical Resume Document downloaded via the provided link and uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Full resume/CV uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• DD-214(s) showing dates and character of service if claiming Veterans' Preference.
• SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' with required proof if applicable.

When to apply

• Date posted: August 25, 2026.
• Application closing date: September 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET).
• Note that the announcement may close prior to the indicated closing date if the position is filled through other means.

How to apply

• Click Apply Online on USAJOBS to create an account or log in to an existing account.
• Select your USAJOBS resume and/or supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package by the September 30, 2026 deadline.
• If unable to apply online before the closing date, use the alternative application link and include announcement number CBSX-13048022-26-MYM in the Notes field.

Additional information

• Announcement number: CBSX-13048022-26-MYM.
• Position is located at the New Mexico VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Applicants are subject to a background check, physical evaluation, drug screening, and selective service registration if applicable.