Amazing Gynecology Surgeon opportunity at the Oklahoma City VA Hospital, Oklahoma.

Job Description

The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System (OCVAHCS) is actively recruiting a board-certified full-time permanent hospital employed Gynecology Surgeon to join our Surgery department. The Gynecology Surgeon is accountable to the Chief of Surgery. The vascular surgery physician participates in inpatient and outpatient care related care and consultation at the OKC VA. The candidate will serve as a Gynecology specialist in the Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Health Care System and provide consultation in both the out-patient clinics and in the in-patient wards. The candidate will educate patients and their families on treatment options and preventative measures and collaborate with healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care. Selectee will participate fully in the duties of the section of GYN Surgery and participate in the call schedule. Selectee is expected to participate in clinical and/or basic science research projects.

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Additional duties include;

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1. Adhere to Medical Staff bylaws and I CARE values to maintain professional competency, courtesy, and flexibility to provide compassionate patient care for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
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2. Participate in program planning, objectives, policies, and standards essential to performance of all aspects of Vascular Surgery within approved credentials.
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3. Document all clinical encounter consistent within established VA guidelines for Inpatient and Outpatient Clinic consultation and follow-up, admission History and Physicals, preoperative evaluations, surgery posting notes, orders, operative notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
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4. Develop and provide medical education/counseling for patients and families with a focus on delivery of evidence based, outcomes focused, veteran centric care.
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5. Demonstrate effective communication with colleagues and leadership thru participation in staff meetings, hospital committees, and peer review process.
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6. Maintain VA training requirements, timely completion of documentation and upkeep of credentials required for privileging.
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7. Adhere to employee health requirements, participate in Clinical Pertinence Review, (routine medical record reviews), adhere to CPRS documentation rules and to clinic procedures for patient scheduling & access. Clinical Judgment: To ensure practice-based learning and improvement, practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
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Additional Requirement: Board certified in Surgical Gynecology.

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The OCVAMC is located in Oklahoma City, OK and is the “Flagship” for the Oklahoma VA Health Care System (OCVAHCS) - a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1b (medium complexity) facility. The surgery department serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 70,000 veterans in an area that includes 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas. Join a department that is expanding the clinical area to better serve veteran patients!

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Work Schedule

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Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00-4:30

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• U.S. Citizens receive preference – non-U.S. Citizens may be considered.
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• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
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• Board Certified in Vascular Surgery preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered.
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The starting pay is $315,000- $400,000 per year.

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• A recruitment incentive will be offered, and there is the potential for an annual performance bonus of up to $15,000.
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• Retirement: Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to 5% government matching contributions
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• Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program. (EDRP)
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• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
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• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available.
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• 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)
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• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
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• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
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• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
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• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting
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• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available
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• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
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Community Information

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Welcome to Oklahoma, the sooner state! Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an exceptional place to live and do business. Combine that with quality health care, top universities, a low-cost and quality standard of living, it's easy to see why most people who live here never want to leave. Oklahoma is ideal for your inner adventurer if you enjoy live music and night-life, different foods, short drive time during the rush hour, and different parks. Oklahoma is home to 32 state parks to explore and lots more. Oklahoma is ranked the number one city park in the nation according to USA Today and the second most affordable state to live in. You will enjoy a very affordable standard of living and affordable housing, either for investment purposes or otherwise. Oklahoma is ranked as a top 10 city for entrepreneurs and, as a growing state, Oklahoma has a lot of amazing opportunities to tap from. The standard of living and peace of mind that comes with Oklahoma is simply unbelievable, giving you the opportunity to spend time with family while saving money.

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I highly encourage you to consider VA employment in Oklahoma. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into by taking care of our veterans, and a home for fun, new experiences, whether you’re interested in exploring one of the many mountain climbing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, horseback riding and many more.

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To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further

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Please forward a copy of your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to Gbolahan "Alex" Ajisope, Oklahoma City VA PPR @ View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. Thank you.