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