<p>The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.</p> <p>The Muskogee Oklahoma VA is currently recruiting for a Physician - Gastroenterology to work at the Ernest Childers Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa OK.</p> <p>NOTE: This announcement will remain open until December 31, 2025 or until all vacancies are filled. Qualified applications received will be reviewed on a weekly basis, until all vacancies are filled.</p> <p>Core Privileges:</p> <p>Include but are not limited to history and physical, admission, discharge, discharge summary, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, including consultation, of patients presenting with acute care complaints, diseases, and injuries and the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.</p> <p>Duties include but are not limited:</p> <ul> <li>Band Ligation of Esophageal Varices. </li><li>Colonoscopy Biopsy. </li><li>Endoscopic Control of Bleeding by Injection or Cautery. </li><li>Esophageal Dilation. </li><li>Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Biopsy. </li><li>Excision of Colonic or Gastric Polyp. </li><li>Extraction of Foreign Body, Rectum, Stomach or Esophagus. </li><li>Paracentesis and Percutaneous Gastrostomy. </li><li>Sclerotherapy of Esophageal Varices. </li><li>Sigmoidoscopy Biopsy. </li></ul> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized</p> <p>Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized: 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. Contact Amanda Garner, Email: amanda.garner4@va.gov and Kellie Etchison, Email: kellie.etchison@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator's for questions/assistance, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more.</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p> <p>Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p> <p>Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM</p>