Position Information
The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare
System (OCVAHCS) is actively recruiting a board-certified full-time
permanent hospital employed Gynecology Surgeon to join our Surgery
department. The Gynecology Surgeon is accountable to the Chief of
Surgery. The vascular surgery physician participates in inpatient
and outpatient care related care and consultation at the OKC VA.
The candidate will serve as a Gynecology specialist in the Oklahoma
City Veterans Administration Health Care System and provide
consultation in both the out-patient clinics and in the in-patient
wards. The candidate will educate patients and their families on
treatment options and preventative measures and collaborate with
healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care. Selectee
will participate fully in the duties of the section of GYN Surgery
and participate in the call schedule. Selectee is expected to
participate in clinical and / or basic science research projects.
Additional duties
include;
Adhere to Medical Staff
bylaws and I CARE values to maintain professional competency,
courtesy, and flexibility to provide compassionate patient care for
the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of
disease, and care at the end of life.
Participate in program planning, objectives, policies, and
standards essential to performance of all aspects of Vascular
Surgery within approved credentials.
Document
all clinical encounter consistent within established VA guidelines
for Inpatient and Outpatient Clinic consultation and follow-up,
admission History and Physicals, preoperative evaluations, surgery
posting notes, orders, operative notes, progress notes, and
discharge summaries.
Develop and provide
medical education / counseling for patients and families with a focus
on delivery of evidence based, outcomes focused, veteran centric
care.
Demonstrate effective communication
with colleagues and leadership thru participation in staff
meetings, hospital committees, and peer review process.
Maintain VA training requirements, timely
completion of documentation and upkeep of credentials required for
privileging.
Adhere to employee health
requirements, participate in Clinical Pertinence Review, (routine
medical record reviews), adhere to CPRS documentation rules and to
clinic procedures for patient scheduling & access. Clinical
Judgment : To ensure practice-based learning and improvement,
practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence
and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
Additional
Requirement : Board certified in Surgical Gynecology.
The OCVAMC is located in
Oklahoma City, OK and is the “Flagship” for the Oklahoma VA Health
Care System (OCVAHCS) - a Joint Commission accredited, referral
level 1b (medium complexity) facility. The surgery department
serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient
care for more than 70,000 veterans in an area that includes 48
counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas. Join a
department that is expanding the clinical area to better serve
veteran patients!
Work Schedule
Full-time, Monday-Friday
08 : 00-4 : 30
U.S. Citizens receive
preference – non-U.S. Citizens may be considered.
Current, full, and unrestricted license to
practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
Board Certified in Vascular Surgery preferred, but Board
Eligibility may also be considered.
The starting pay is $315,000- $400,000
per year.
recruitment incentive will be offered, and there is the potential
for an annual performance bonus of up to $15,000.
Retirement : Federal Retirement Plan through
the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered
retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2)
FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan
(TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to 5% government matching
contributions
Eligible for Education Debt
Repayment Program. (EDRP)
Malpractice : Free liability protection with tail
coverage provided
Recruitment / Relocation
Incentives available.
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)
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
restrictions on moonlighting
Recruitment / Relocation Incentives available
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician
Total Rewards.
Community Information
Welcome to
Oklahoma, the sooner state! Scenic beauty, a
moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and
world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an
exceptional place to live and do business. Combine that with
quality health care, top universities, a low-cost and quality
standard of living, it's easy to see why most people who live here
never want to leave. Oklahoma is ideal for your inner adventurer if
you enjoy live music and night-life, different foods, short drive
time during the rush hour, and different parks. Oklahoma is home to
32 state parks to explore and lots more. Oklahoma is ranked the
number one city park in the nation according to USA Today and the
second most affordable state to live in. You will enjoy a very
affordable standard of living and affordable housing, either for
investment purposes or otherwise. Oklahoma is ranked as a top 10
city for entrepreneurs and, as a growing state, Oklahoma has a lot
of amazing opportunities to tap from. The standard of living and
peace of mind that comes with Oklahoma is simply unbelievable,
giving you the opportunity to spend time with family while saving
money.
I highly encourage you to consider VA
employment in Oklahoma. We offer both a mission you can put your
heart into by taking care of our veterans, and a home for fun, new
experiences, whether you’re interested in exploring one of the many
mountain climbing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, fishing,
hunting, canoeing, horseback riding and many more.
To Explore This Physician
Opportunity Further
Please
forward a copy of your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to
Gbolahan "Alex" Ajisope, Oklahoma City VA PPR @
Gbolahan.Ajisope@va.gov or call (405) 456-3263. Thank you.
Surgeon Opportunity • Oklahoma City, OK, Oklahoma County, OK; Oklahoma, United States