Hospitalist - Internal Medicine

VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System
James Mountain Inhofe Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JMIVAMC) - Tulsa, OK

Position Title: Hospitalist - Internal Medicine
Salary Range: $225,000-$315,000

Work Locations:
* Tulsa: Brand-new 58-bed James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center
* Muskogee: 24-bed inpatient unit

Work Schedule:
* 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday-Friday
* 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday-Sunday
* One week on / one week off scheduling model

Summary:
The James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center is seeking full-time Hospitalists to join our growing inpatient team at our new James Mountain Inhofe VAMC in Tulsa and our Muskogee campus. This is an opportunity to practice high-quality inpatient medicine while participating in resident education through our affiliations with the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OSUCOM) and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (OUCOM) .

Current Hospital Medicine Staff:
* 1 Chief
* 1 Assistant Chief
* 12 Physician Hospitalists
* 5 Advanced Practice Providers

Major Duties:
* Provide comprehensive inpatient care to Veteran patients in a hospitalist role.
* Serve as attending physician supervising Internal Medicine Residents (OSUCOM and OUCOM).
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on LOS, readmissions, sepsis, mortality, throughput, and safety.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing, specialty services, and administration.
* Support development of a standardized, high-reliability Hospital Medicine Program across both campuses.
* Participate in teaching activities and provide mentorship to residents and learners.

Required Qualifications:
* MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
* Current, full, and unrestricted U.S. medical license.
* Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine.
* Experience as a board-certified Hospitalist preferred.
* ICU experience required.
* Willingness and ability to supervise Internal Medicine Residents.
* Proficiency in bedside procedures strongly preferred, including:
- Intubation
- Central and arterial line placement
- Thoracentesis
- Paracentesis
- Lumbar puncture
- Bone marrow biopsy
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)

Benefits & Perks:
* Competitive salary: $225,000-$315,000
* Federal benefits package including pension and 401(k) with employer contributions
* Generous paid time off (annual, sick, and federal holidays)
* Federal malpractice coverage with tail protection
* Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
* Possible paid CME time
* Potential eligibility for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Why Join the VA Eastern Oklahoma HCS?
* Mission-driven work caring for America's Veterans
* New, modern facilities , including the state-of-the-art 58-bed James Mountain Inhofe VAMC
* Academic involvement with OSUCOM and OUCOM
* Team-based, supportive practice environment with stable federal employment
* Affordable cost of living , minimal commute times, and strong community amenities