Anesthesiology Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 325,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System is seeking a Staff Anesthesiologist Physician in Muskogee, OK. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for teaching. The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in Anesthesiology and possess a current medical license. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on patient care and a strong team dynamic.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Annual performance bonus up to $15,000

Guaranteed salary increases

CME allowance: $1,000/year

Malpractice coverage

26 days paid vacation

13 days paid sick leave

12 federal holidays

Federal Retirement Pension

401K with 5% agency match

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; non-citizens considered if no U.S. citizen found.
• Full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Staff Anesthesiologist at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center.
• Cover general surgery, orthopedics, and urology cases.
• Work with CRNAs with 90% supervision.

Skills

Board certification in Anesthesiology

Current medical license

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Description

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System (EOVAHCS) is seeking a Staff Anesthesiologist Physician to serve as our Nation's Heroes at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK. Our ideal candidate will enjoy a busy, clinical practice and be board certified or eligible in General Anesthesiology.

The Staff Physician may have teaching opportunities due to our association with Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSUCOM) and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (OUCOM). Qualified applicants will have an MD/DO, a current medical license, and be board-certified or eligible in Anesthesiology.

The Staff Anesthesiologist is a core member of the Surgery department, covering general surgery, orthopedics, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, ophthalmology, and urology. Vascular cases are included. This role does not involve heart, neurology, or trauma cases. The position involves working with a strong team of CRNAs, with approximately 90% supervision and 10% performing cases independently.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with backup call from home, aiming for Q3. In 2023, the anesthesiologist has not been called to the hospital while on backup call.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; non-citizens will be considered if a U.S. citizen cannot be found.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology.

We are offering a sign-on bonus!

• $325,000 to $400,000 compensation package based on training, experience, and local labor market.
• Annual performance bonus of up to $15,000.
• Guaranteed salary increases.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted active U.S. license required.
• CME allowance: $1,000/year.
• Malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
• No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, or restrictive covenants.
• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick leave; 12 federal holidays.
• Federal Retirement Pension and a 401K with 5% agency match.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Nationwide mobility with relocation benefits.

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the VHA Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which allows VHA to buy out service contracts such as locum agreements, loan repayments, or sign-on bonuses in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a minimum of 4 years of obligated service.

Community Information

Muskogee, with a population of 37,214, is situated on the Arkansas River. This small city offers a rich array of historic sites, family-friendly activities, and outdoor pursuits year-round. It is located in the heart of the nation’s largest concentration of man-made lakes. Attractions include the Castle of Muskogee, hosting the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival; Honor Heights Park, a 132-acre arboretum; the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and Museum; the Five Civilized Tribes Museum; and the Three Rivers Museum, celebrating local history and heritage.