Physician-Anesthesiology

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The Muskogee, Oklahoma VA is currently recruiting for a Physician - Anesthesiologist to work at the Ernest Childers Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa OK.

Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System NOTE: This announcement will remain open until December 30, 2026 or until all vacancies are filled. Qualified applications received will be reviewed on a weekly basis, until all vacancies are filled. CORE ANESTHESIOLOGY PRIVILEGES includes history and physical, admit, evaluate, pre-anesthesia fitness diagnose, consult, and provide anesthesia care, meeting all community standards of care, including general endotracheal, laryngeal mask, regional, spinal, epidural and monitored anesthesia care. Provide reasonable documentation of anesthesia plan in the electronic medical record. Provide leadership, guidance and supervision of the CRNA's under your supervision. Provide anesthesia care, meeting all community standards of care, including general endotracheal, laryngeal mask, regional, spinal, epidural and monitored anesthesia care. Placement of central venous and arterial lines. Provide mentoring, coaching and teaching for our Physicians, CRNAs and residents in advanced airway management. Assist in the coordination of optimal flow through the perioperative process with a goal of maximal operating room utilization. Advanced airway management with fiberoptic assistance. Non emergent and emergent airway management including mechanical ventilation, subject to the requirements of VHA Directive 1157(1), Out of Operating Room Airway Management (OOORAM) or successor Directive. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov. 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.