# Physician (Compensation/Pension Chief)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c111f467-5628-41ae-892b-ad5b29c92094

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Salary: 124308 – 315000 USD per year

## Summary

The New Mexico VA Health Care System seeks a physician to lead the Compensation & Pension section, conducting medical examinations and providing expert opinions to support disability benefits decisions for veterans. This role suits physicians with clinical experience who want to work in veteran care with stable federal employment and no required employment contract.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Current full and unrestricted US medical license
- Completed residency training in an ACGME or AOA accredited program or equivalent
- US citizenship or approval for non-citizen appointment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Ability to conduct medical examinations and provide written opinions for disability determinations

## Nice to have

- Knowledge of disability compensation and pension rules and regulations
- Experience with DMA or CAPRI systems
- Subject matter expertise in compensation and pension processes

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890332600