Physician Endocrinology - Competitive Salary
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Endocrinologist (Outpatient) Position -
Albuquerque, New Mexico Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Overview:
Albuquerque, New Mexico, offers an extraordinary blend of culture,
natural beauty, and economic opportunity, making it an ideal place
to live and work. Nestled in the high desert at the base of Sandia
Mountains, Albuquerque enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually,
providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including
hiking, biking, skiing, and hot air ballooning. The New Mexico VA
Health Care System (NMVAHCS), located in the heart of Albuquerque,
serves as a cornerstone of the community's healthcare. NMVAHCS
provides comprehensive, innovative care to our nation's Veterans,
offering cutting-edge research and robust educational programs
through its partnership with the University of New Mexico. This
healthcare system is dedicated to fostering excellence in patient
care and professional growth, making it an outstanding environment
for medical professionals to thrive. Major Duties of the Position:
- Provide quality endocrinology services in our progressive,
innovative health care system for the veteran outpatient
population. - Deliver patient-centered diagnostic and therapeutic
endocrine care in an outpatient setting. - Develop and implement
individualized care plans to address the specific endocrine needs
of patients. - Manage a variety of endocrine disorders, including
diabetes, thyroid diseases, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, and
metabolic syndromes. - Collaborate with other specialists to
provide comprehensive endocrine care, including cases that may
require surgical interventions or multidisciplinary management. -
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows,
contributing to educational development programs affiliated with
the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine. - Demonstrate a
strong commitment to patient care, teaching, and research, and be
eligible for a faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine at
the University of New Mexico. - Work with a multidisciplinary team
to provide holistic care for outpatient endocrinology patients. VA
Offers a Comprehensive Total Rewards Package: VHA Physician Total
Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Highly qualified
individuals may be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive
in accordance with agency policy. To receive consideration for an
incentive, the selectee must be among the best qualified and meet
the criteria established in the VA Handbook 5007 Part VI Chapter 2.
Service agreement required. Compensation and Benefits: - 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 restrictions on moonlighting Come join us in
providing exceptional healthcare to our veterans in beautiful
Albuquerque, where your professional growth and quality of life
will thrive.
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