Our organization is currently inviting applications for the role of Staff Physician in the field of Gastroenterology. We are looking for a full-time, board-certified physician to become a part of our Gastroenterology department at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Medical Center Hospital. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic clinical environment and hold dual board certifications in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. We are particularly interested in individuals who are keen on managing both outpatient and inpatient consultations. This position supports a 60-bed VA hospital located in Tulsa and reports directly to the Chief of Medicine Specialty. This is a non-supervisory role, and we encourage you to join our expanding department dedicated to serving Veteran patients.

• Engage in a busy clinical practice focusing on both outpatient and inpatient care.
• Collaborate with various medical specialties, including surgery, pathology, and radiology.
• Participate in teaching opportunities through our partnerships with local medical colleges.
• Conduct endoscopic procedures at both the hospital and outpatient clinic.

• MD or DO degree with a current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the U.S.
• Board certification or eligibility in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
• Suitability for academic appointments at local medical colleges.
• Eligibility for appointment at the VA.

This is a full-time position requiring a Monday to Friday schedule, with the possibility of evening or weekend shifts as part of a 24/7 full-time physician role. The position entails a commitment of 40 hours per week, with ad-hoc telework options available, though it is not a remote position. Applicants must be U.S. citizens; non-citizens may be considered under certain circumstances.

Tulsa, the second-largest city in Oklahoma, boasts a population of 413,066 and ranks as the 47th most populous city in the United States. It serves as the central municipality of the Tulsa metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,023,988. As the county seat of Tulsa County, the most densely populated county in Oklahoma, the city’s urban development extends into neighboring Osage, Rogers, and Wagoner counties.

Founded between 1828 and 1836 by the Lochapoka Band of the Creek Native American tribe, much of Tulsa remains within the territory of the Muskogee (Creek) Nation. Nestled along the Arkansas River, the city is surrounded by the Osage Hills and the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, in a region known as "Green Country." Recognized as the cultural and artistic hub of Oklahoma, Tulsa is home to two art museums, professional opera and ballet companies, and one of the largest collections of art deco architecture in the nation.

• Salary range: $320,000 to $400,000, with the potential for an annual performance bonus of up to $15,000.
• A sign-on bonus will be provided.
• Nationwide mobility options allow for relocation without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay.
• Eligibility for the VHA Contract Buy Out Program, which may allow for the buyout of service contracts in exchange for employment at specific rural or highly rural facilities for a minimum of four years.