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Physician – Pulmonologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Pulmonologist job at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, within Medicine Service, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. The appointment is temporary for up to 3 years and could be extended or made permanent. The job includes day and night on-call duties, including weekends and holidays.

1 vacancy. The announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

It may close early. The announcement may close before the 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.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but only to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

What you would do

  • Provide inpatient and outpatient care for lung and critical care diseases.
  • Perform clinic visits, hospital consults and pulmonary procedures.
  • Manage critically ill medical and surgical patients.
  • Perform bronchoscopy and pleural procedures, including EBUS and bedside ultrasound.
  • Teach and supervise trainees, and take part in research and quality care.

Do you qualify for AD-15?

With experience: You must have completed an approved residency program. Other accepted paths are one year of approved post-medical-school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or non-U.S. residency training followed by at least three years of verified independent practice in the U.S. Length of practice is considered in setting pay, not as a separate qualification.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, or an equivalent degree, from an approved medical school. The school must have been approved for the year you completed your studies. Foreign medical graduates must meet the ECFMG eligibility requirement for their graduation year.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, CV, and other materials will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration. Veterans and preference-eligible candidates receive preference when qualifications are about equal, and pre-employment reference checks are performed.

Tips for this job:

  • Complete the occupational questionnaire and submit your application by 11:59 PM ET on 10/30/2026.
  • Clearly list your medical school, residency, and state license details in your CV or resume.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and any required SF-15 proof.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, plus shared on-call duties covering both day and night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Incentives and relocation: A sign-on bonus may be approved. CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year is possible for full-time, board-certified physicians. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with the non-citizen exception noted above
  • 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 examination
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • Possible 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 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD-15 · Administratively determined
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSU-13078921-26-JT

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