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Physician- Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Physician job in primary care at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System in Muskogee, Oklahoma, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The physician assesses Veterans' physical and mental health, works on a care team, and manages acute and chronic conditions for an assigned patient panel. The job does not allow telework or remote work, and there is no travel requirement.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. Current federal employees of the hiring agency and Veterans (including eligible spouses, widows, widowers, and parents) may also apply, and Veterans may receive preference.

What you would do

  • Coordinate patient care across the full continuum of care
  • Assess patients and plan multiple health care services
  • Prescribe treatments, including medications, safely
  • Manage acute and chronic conditions for an assigned patient panel
  • Document all exams and procedures in the electronic medical record
  • Review notes written by physician assistants and nurse practitioners

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school, plus completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program that leads to eligibility for board certification.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume (the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if claiming 10-point preference
  • Other documents may be requested later

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • If you want student loan repayment, submit the Education Debt Reduction Program application within four months of appointment; former participants cannot apply.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 with dates and character of service.
  • Apply online by 11:59 PM ET on 11/05/2026; if you cannot, follow the agency's instructions to contact them, including the listed control number in the notes.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Physicians may be assigned to rotate through any community-based outpatient clinic (CBOC) or primary care service area.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) of up to $200,000 over one to five years, subject to VHA approval. Also an annual performance bonus, possible $1,000 per year in continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement, and free malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; REAL ID required
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required (or approved exemption)
  • May be required to serve a probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$200,000 – $315,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSU-13100423-27-TF

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