Otolaryngologist

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) is seeking a passionate Otolaryngologist to join their team providing comprehensive care across the Muskogee VA Medical Center and the new Tulsa VA Hospital. This full-time role offers a busy, well-supported practice environment with a balanced schedule, robust surgical opportunities, and competitive federal benefits. Candidates will work closely with a dedicated support team to deliver high-quality, Veteran-centered care while helping shape the future of VA services in Oklahoma.

Practice Info

• Practice across two locations: the Muskogee VA Medical Center and the new Tulsa VA Hospital
• Typical daily clinic schedule of 20–25 patients
• Surgical volume averages three to four cases daily, with two full operative days per week and three clinic days
• Access to both a hospital operating room and a clinic-based OR for local procedures
• Support team includes two dedicated surgical schedulers and multiple Medical Support Assistants (MSAs)
• Maintains strong academic affiliations with Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the University of Oklahoma (OU)

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Call responsibilities include two weeks of weekday calls per month, with no weekend calls required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general ENT care, including sinus and rhinology, head and neck surgery, skin cancer excision, and cosmetic skin flaps and reconstruction
• Oversee your own patients, including histories, physicals, clinic visits, and surgical scheduling
• See ENT patients directly
• Participate in resident teaching and academic involvement once the new Tulsa VA Hospital is fully operational

Compensation

• Competitive federal physician salary of $350,000 to $400,000
• Annual performance bonus of up to an additional $15,000 per year
• Guaranteed salary increases

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) providing student loan repayment for qualifying candidates
• CME allowance of $1,000/year
• Malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act
• No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, or restrictive covenants
• 26 days paid vacation, 13 days paid sick time, and 12 paid federal holidays
• Federal Retirement Pension and separate 401(k) with 5% agency match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Nationwide mobility allowing relocation without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay
• Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology
• U.S. citizenship is required, though non-citizens (J-1, H-1B, or Green Card holders) may be considered
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing high-quality, Veteran-centered care