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