Physician - Urologist

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.

• Assess and manage patients in the 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 patients.
• 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 facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, including 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.

• Board eligible/certified in Urology

• 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
• 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.

Contact: Keith.robinson4 or  CST to chat about this opening!