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The Muskogee VA is currently recruiting for a Physician Hospitalist to work in Acute Inpatient Medicine. Eastern Oklahoma - Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at . Duties Include but are not Limited to: * Admit and evaluate patients on medical service and intensive care units for diagnosis, treatment planning, and disposition decisions * Provide primary attending physician coverage for hospitalized Veterans (varying day shifts: 10 to12-hours) * Manage acute and chronic medical conditions, medication optimization, and complex medical-surgical co-management patients * Coordinate care transitions with consultants, specialists, primary care physicians, and post-acute care facilities * Implement evidence-based protocols and clinical pathways to optimize patient outcomes and length of stay * Maintain comprehensive, timely documentation in the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) and compliance with all clinical documentation standards * Respond to rapid response calls and code blue resuscitations as clinically indicated * Serve as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) to oversee general medicine service operations, triage transfer requests, manage patient flow, and ensure balanced workload distribution * Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care coordination meetings * Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathway development, and performance improvement projects * Monitor and address patient safety events and provide feedback on process improvements * Serve on clinical committees and quality improvement initiatives as assigned * Contribute to credentialing, privileging, and peer review processes * Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications * Participate in continuing medical education and professional development * Engage in faculty development activities and academic responsibilities as appropriate to facility structure and mission * Work collaboratively with nursing, pharmacy, social work, case management, and specialty services * Coordinate with Veterans integrated care teams for discharge planning and post acute disposition * Communicate effectively with primary care physicians regarding ongoing patient management and follow-up * Participate in huddles and team meetings to align care planning and ensure safe transitions of care VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA 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 restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Varying Shifts, 10-12 Hour Shift