Pulmonary Physician - VA Tulsa OK - Up to $400K + Sign-On Bonus

Description

The VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System in Tulsa is seeking a full-time Pulmonary Disease Physician to join their team. This is a comprehensive pulmonary and critical care role where you'll perform a wide range of procedures, from bronchoscopy and EBUS to ventilator management and sleep medicine. You'll diagnose and treat Veterans with life-threatening respiratory disorders while also managing sleep-related conditions. This position comes with a sign-on bonus, up to $200,000 in student loan repayment through the EDRP program, and outstanding federal benefits. It's an excellent opportunity for a pulmonologist looking for procedural variety and the chance to make a real difference.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Performing bronchoscopy procedures including fiberoptic, rigid, and computer-assisted image-guided navigation with EBUS and transbronchial lung biopsy
• Managing ventilators for critically ill patients, including complicated ventilator management and all modes of mechanical ventilation
• Placing and managing central venous lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes
• Performing thoracentesis, tracheal intubation, and indwelling tunneled pleural catheter placement and removal
• Interpreting pulmonary function tests, spirometry, and cardiorespiratory exercise testing
• Diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, including supervising and interpreting polysomnography tests and managing CPAP therapy
• Providing critical care for patients with life-threatening disorders
• Administering moderate sedation and managing sedation/hypnotic/paralytic/reversal and resuscitation medications

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State or territory
• Completed residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary Disease approved by ACGME or AOA
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pulmonary Disease
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with up to $200,000 in student loan repayment
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) authorized
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, plus potential 5-day CME absence
• Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many plans can be carried into retirement)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Up to $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (for full-time, board-certified physicians)
• No employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting