Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Facility: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
Work Site: 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Openings: 11
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only
Work Setting: On-site | Emergency Department

Job Summary

We are actively seeking qualified Emergency Medicine Physicians to provide on-site Emergency Department services at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

This is an awarded contract opportunity supporting our nation's Veterans. The ideal candidates will be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine and have strong clinical experience managing a broad range of emergency medical conditions.

Emergency Medicine Board-Certified Physicians are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to eligible Veterans in the Emergency Department.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and emergency medical conditions.

• Manage the standard spectrum of emergency medicine patient presentations.

• Perform appropriate medical assessments, treatment planning, and clinical interventions.

• Collaborate with nurses, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Follow established facility policies, medical staff bylaws, and clinical procedures.

• Deliver services in accordance with applicable Emergency Department standards and professional guidelines.

• Participate in credentialing, privileging, and other required onboarding processes.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in one of the following specialties:
  • Emergency Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Family Medicine

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in emergency patient evaluation and treatment.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Additional Experience Requirements

Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine must have:

• At least 2 years of substantial recent Emergency Department experience within the past 5 years .

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage the full spectrum of common Emergency Department patient presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine .

• Previous experience working in a high-volume Emergency Department.

• Experience working with Veterans or in a federal healthcare facility.

• Strong understanding of Emergency Department clinical standards and patient care protocols.

Credentialing Requirements

Selected candidates must successfully complete the facility's credentialing and privileging process before beginning work.

Candidates must be able to provide documentation supporting their:

• Medical education and training.

• Employment history, including explanations for applicable gaps.

• Current medical license.

• Board certification or eligibility.

• Clinical competency and Emergency Department experience.

• Required BLS and ACLS certifications.