This is a full-time VA Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine physician role based at a VA facility affiliated with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, requiring a faculty appointment and proficiency in advanced bronchoscopic and sleep medicine procedures. The position includes inpatient and outpatient care, teaching, and research, with a competitive federal salary, up to $200,000 in loan repayment, and a possible sign-on bonus.
$460,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
VA Medical Center (federal) · VA Hospital affiliated with University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center · Both inpatient and outpatient
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Market context
$347,500 – $545,000
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salary
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
11 weeks
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Successful candidate must qualify for a faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. The physician will participate in inpatient and outpatient quality care, teaching, and research related to pulmonary/critical care and sleep disorders. Apply national and VA guidelines to patient screening, surveillance and management of such diseases. The incumbent needs to be proficient in routine and advanced bronchoscopic procedures, including EBUS and robotic bronchoscopy, and bedside ultrasound. Experience in formal sleep training, and be proficient in all aspects of sleep medicine, including scoring and interpretation of home sleep testing. The physician will participate in the education and supervision of trainees. Strong research experience is preferred. Extensive experience in Pulmonary Diseases Practitioners considered qualified through experience and training to provide consultation for and diagnose and treat respiratory diseases and perform the following procedures: Airway Stenting, Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy, endobronchial ablation (Laser, APC, Brachytherapy), Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), Arterial Cannulation, closed tube thoracostomy, chemical pleurodesis, fiberoptic bronchoscopy with bronchial or transbronchial biopsy and needle aspiration, robotic bronchoscope, closed pleural biopsy, pulmonary exercise testing, pulmonary function test interpretation, percutaneous lung biopsy, percutaneous lung biopsy, ventilator management. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Relocation/Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified applicant. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact david.billingsleyjr@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator 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: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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