Anesthesiologist - VA Outpatient Clinic

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
Call: Minimal

Position Overview

The Ernest Childers Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic is seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist to provide high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia services across multiple care settings in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This role supports surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures in inpatient, outpatient, community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), and emergency department environments. Youll join a stable, mission-driven team with strong clinical and administrative support while contributing to expanding access to care for our nations Veterans.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-anesthesia evaluations, including history & physicals, risk assessment, and individualized care planning
• Deliver anesthesia care across all modalities:
  • General
  • Regional
  • Spinal / epidural
  • Monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
• Manage routine, complex, and emergent airways, including advanced airway techniques and mechanical ventilation
• Place and manage invasive monitoring (arterial lines, central venous catheters) as indicated
• Accurately document anesthesia care, plans, and outcomes in the EMR
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to CRNAs and anesthesia staff
• Mentor and teach physicians, CRNAs, and residents in anesthesia and perioperative best practices
• Collaborate with surgical and perioperative teams to enhance OR efficiency, patient flow, and care quality

Work Environment & Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Minimal on-call responsibilities
• Strong collaboration with nursing and administrative teams
• Modern, multi-specialty VA outpatient facility
• Stable and well-supported clinical environment

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive Federal package 

Additional Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000
• Paid Time Off (50-55 days/year):
  • 26 days annual leave
  • 13 days sick leave
  • 11 federal holidays
  • Up to 5 days for CME
• Retirement:
  • Federal pension (vested after 5 years)
  • Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent) with up to 5% VA match
• Insurance:
  • Health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care
  • Many benefits extend into retirement
• Licensure:
  • Only 1 unrestricted U.S. license required (any state)
• CME:
  • Up to $1,000/year reimbursement (board-certified, full-time)
• Malpractice:
  • Full liability coverage with tail included
• Contract Flexibility:
  • No restrictive physician employment contract
  • No significant limitations on moonlighting

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA certification (or eligibility)
• BLS/ACLS certification
• Commitment to Veteran-centered, mission-driven care