Physician | Cardiology - Non-Invasive Job

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Physician | Cardiology - Non-Invasive | Location: OK 74127

Join Our Team as a Staff Cardiologist in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Job Overview

We are looking for skilled Staff Physicians to become part of our Non-Invasive Cardiology Section at our healthcare facility in Tulsa, OK.

The James Mountain Inhofe Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JMIVAMC) invites applications for the role of staff physician specializing in Non-Invasive Cardiology. We are in search of a board-certified physician for a full-time position within our Cardiology Non-Invasive 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 Cardiology and Internal Medicine. We particularly welcome applicants with a focus on Echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and event monitoring. This role encompasses both outpatient and inpatient consultations and management, supporting a 58-bed VA hospital in Tulsa. The position reports directly to the Chief of Medicine Specialty and does not involve supervisory responsibilities.

Staff Physicians may also have opportunities for teaching, thanks to our collaboration with Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSUCOM) and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (OUCOM). Candidates must possess an MD or DO, a valid medical license, and be board-certified or eligible in Cardiology. The ideal applicant will qualify for an academic appointment at OSUCOM and OUCOM, at the assistant, associate, or full professor level, supported by a strong history of clinical and/or academic excellence. Additionally, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for appointment at the VA. The clinical activities within the Cardiology Section cover a wide range of subspecialties and are well-supported by surgery, pathology, radiology, and other members of the Medicine Service.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday (may require evening or weekend shifts as part of a 24/7 full-time physician role).

• Must be a U.S. Citizen; non-U.S. citizens may be considered.

• Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.

• Board Certification in Cardiology and Internal Medicine is preferred; Board Eligibility may also be taken into account.

Community Insights

Tulsa ranks as the second-largest city in Oklahoma and is the 47th most populous city in the United States, with a population of 413,066. It serves as the principal city of the Tulsa metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,023,988. Tulsa is the county seat of Tulsa County, the most densely populated county in Oklahoma, with urban development extending into 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. The city is located along the Arkansas River, nestled between the Osage Hills and the Ozark Mountains in northeast Oklahoma, a region known as "Green Country." Recognized as the cultural and artistic hub of Oklahoma, Tulsa boasts two art museums, professional opera and ballet companies, and one of the largest collections of art deco architecture in the nation.

Benefits and Compensation

• Expected 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.

Contract Buyout Program: This position may qualify for the VHA Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which allows for the buyout of service contracts (including locum agreements, loan repayments, and sign-on bonuses) in exchange for employment at designated rural or highly rural facilities for a minimum service commitment of four years.