Physician (Anesthesiologist)

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Support the mission of caring for our nation's Veterans at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center! We partner with anesthesiologists to enhance patient safety, streamline perioperative workflows, and reduce administrative burden-so you can focus on delivering exceptional, Veteran-centered care.

After your shifts, take a moment to recharge with Oklahoma City's rich cultural offerings-steps from the hospital: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum: A thoughtful space honoring resilience. Oklahoma City Museum of Art: Home to European and American works, plus breathtaking Chihuly glass. Scissortail Park & Skydance Bridge: A 70-acre urban park complete with trails, gardens, a lake-and the iconic Skydance Pedestrian Bridge. Bricktown Entertainment District: A vibrant canal-side area featuring dining, water taxis, and entertainment.

Discover how our partnership can make a measurable difference-both in the OR and in your quality of life outside the hospital. Let's connect and explore tailored support for the OKC VA team.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. All staff physicians assigned to Anesthesiology Service will meet basic requirements and hold a degree of doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy from a college or university approved by the Administrator; complete an ACGME accredited residency (or equivalent) satisfactory to the Administrator, meet the physical standards as described by the Administrator and will be licensed to practice without restrictions in a state or territory of the United States. All physicians will be board eligible/board certified in Anesthesiology. Each physician will established and maintain professional relationships within Anesthesiology Service, and with other services and facility management which result in improved patient care.

• Participates in and attends medical center committees as assigned by the Chief of Anesthesiology Service and in his/her absence.
• Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, and Lean Teams as assigned by Chief, Medical Service. Initiates and prepares quality improvement proposals in the form provided for in facility policy. Follows such lean project through approval, implementation, final report (including poster/presentation) and maintenance.
• Demonstrates commitment to high quality customer service, including specific measures identified as performance goals by the Medical Center.
• Adheres to all information security and privacy measures set by VHA and the Medical Center.
• Completes all medical record documentation in CPRS within prescribed timeframes.
• Includes patient/family/significant other/health care provider in establishing realistic, measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan and in planning care on a continuum; assists staff in the process of mutual goal setting
• Demonstrates skill in implementation of clinical practice guidelines and protocols for patients with complex medical care needs.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

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)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Typically M-F; 0730-1600 or as agreed upon with the possibility of call. Extended hours and weekends, some early and/or late shifts may be required.