Join the VA professionals in Oklahoma City -- a dynamic place to live that exhibits pioneer spirit, combined with old-fashioned hospitality.  Come experience big-city amenities with small-city charm.  Visitors and residents are pleased with the abundant historical, cultural, outdoor, shopping, restaurant and entertainment venues offered in this enticing city.  Sports fans revel in the exploits of the Thunder NBA basketball team, the Red Hawks AAA Baseball team, an American Hockey League Team, the nearby Tulsa Shock WNBA Team, and many national sporting events.  In addition to the excellent grade schools in the area, there are numerous technical schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities from which to choose.  Because of the low unemployment rate and modest cost of living, Oklahoma City area residents enjoy a very agreeable quality of life. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1263138 OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise ? "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" ? by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information. Qualifications Required Basic Requirements:   Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Board certfied or board eligible in Internal Medicine.  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.  This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.   If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Physical Requirements:  Physician will be the primary attending for a general medicine inpatient team and provide direct care while supervising mid-level provider(s) with prescriptive authority. Responsibilities will include managing ICU patients, in coordination with the critical care team. Call, weekend, holiday, and vacation coverage will be coordinated with Medical Service Staff physicians. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.  In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.  We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.  NOTE:  Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected.  The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.