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Posted: 03-Jun-25
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 11681864
The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, Jackson, MS is seeking a full-time Physician (Urologist).
Candidates must possess an MD/DO from an accredited institution, have completed residency training leading to board eligibility/certification, and possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
~ Assess and manage patients in Urology Clinic, as well as wards, emergency department, and nursing home.
~ Provide pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care to urology patients.
~ Participate in multidisciplinary activities involving the treatment plan and discharge plan of patents.
~ Provide guidance and clinical supervision of the nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and health technicians assigned to the Surgical Service when appropriate.
~ When requested, serve as the Acting Chief, Surgical Services during the absence of the Chief, Surgical Services.
~ Assist in the development, implementation, and expansion of programs in Surgical Services. appropriate policies, service agreements, procedures, plans, and professional standards that guide and support Primary Care Service and programs.
~ Participate in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, to include but not limited to, Process Action Teams, Root Cause Analysis, and Peer Review.
~ Trainee education and supervision (likely). Board certification is required for supervision of medical students/residents/fellows.
~ Participate on committees.
~ Other duties as assigned.
Additional requirements:
- Board eligible/certified in Urology
Highlights of this opportunity:
- Likely starting base salary range: $345,000-$385,000
- Loan repayment of up to 200K over five years with no contract or service agreement required is offered
- Works a day schedule, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (may consider part time)
VA offers an exceptional benefits package for physicians, including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, and more. Working for federal employers allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
Experience peace of mind knowing you and your family will be well cared for! #WorkatVA
Contact me at Keith.robinson4@va.gov or 601-699-2753 CST to chat about this opening!
Jackson, MS, consist of eight colleges and universities, three community colleges, and 11 school districts. Also, numerous private schools covering pre-k through college are located throughout the metro area. The metro area has a good inventory of luxury homes and homes for first-time home buyers on the market. These homes are conveniently located for work, school, and play. Due to our long summers and mild winters, several recreational and leisure facilities provide great opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities. Some of the facilities include the Natchez Trace Parkway which is a historic route maintained by the National Park Service, challenging and scenic golf courses, Parham Bridges Tennis Center, H. B. Wolcott Park Tennis Center, Trustmark Stadium home to the Mississippi Braves, and the 33,000-acre Ross Barnett Reservoir. The Ross Barnett Reservoir provides opportunities for fishing, power boating, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, hiking, biking, hunting and bird watching.