Staff Anesthesiologist Opportunity
Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System – Muskogee, OK
Inpatient • Outpatient • Community-Based Outpatient Clinics • Emergency Department
Serve Those Who Served — While Enjoying Predictable Hours and Exceptional Benefits
Aptive is proud to partner with the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to recruit a full-time Staff Anesthesiologist for a well-supported, mission-driven practice serving America’s Veterans.
This opportunity offers exceptional schedule stability, minimal call, and the chance to practice high-quality anesthesiology within a collaborative VA healthcare environment.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- On-Call: Minimal
- Practice Setting: Inpatient, outpatient, CBOC, and ED
- Environment: Stable staffing, strong clinical support, and mission-aligned leadership
- Patient Population: Veterans within a dedicated VA healthcare system
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough pre-anesthesia evaluations, including history, physicals, and risk assessment
- Develop and implement individualized anesthesia care plans
- Deliver high-quality anesthesia care, including:
- General anesthesia
- Regional anesthesia
- Spinal and epidural anesthesia
- Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
- Perform routine, complex, and emergent airway management, including advanced techniques and mechanical ventilation
- Place and manage arterial lines and central venous catheters
- Document anesthesia care accurately in the electronic medical record
- Supervise and mentor CRNAs and other anesthesia personnel
- Collaborate with perioperative teams to improve OR efficiency, patient flow, and quality outcomes
- Participate in education and mentoring of physicians, CRNAs, and trainees
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on federal physician pay structure
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000
- Federal Benefits Package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Federal retirement programs with employer matching
- Paid federal holidays and generous annual leave
- CME support and full malpractice coverage
- Incentives Available:
- Performance-based pay
- Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives (for eligible candidates)
- Additional compensation for on-call or extended coverage, where applicable
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