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Infectious Disease Section Chief - VA Medical Center

$220k - $330k

Department of Veterans Affairs

G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center - Jackson, MS

The Infectious Disease Section Chief (ID) provides leadership, oversight and direct clinical care for all infectious disease services at GVSMVAMC. This role delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient ID consultation, directs antimicrobial stewardship activities, and provides medical guidance for infection prevention and control programs.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides expert clinical management for complex infectious diseases including sepsis, multidrug-resistant organisms, HIV, hepatitis, osteomyelitis, prosthetic/device infections, and immunocompromised host infections.

  • Conducts inpatient consultations supporting ICU, Hospital Medicine, Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Dialysis, and Emergency Department services.

  • Supervises and mentors ID staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary teams.

  • Ensures timely access to subspecialty ID care, reducing inpatient length of stay, complications, and readmissions.

  • Provides medical leadership for the Infection Prevention & Control Program, including outbreak response, infection surveillance, and evidence-based mitigation strategies.

Why VA Jackson?
Join an inclusive and mission-driven organization with robust resources, talented teams, and unwavering support in advancing the well-being of Veterans. Jackson offers a welcoming Southern lifestyle, rich culture, and a vibrant community.

Lead with impact. Grow your career. Make a difference-every day.
Apply today to become part of a transformative legacy in Veteran care.

Job Responsibilities

We offer:
Likely starting base salary range: $220,000.00 - $330,000.00
Malpractice: Liability protection
50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Federal Retirement Plan
Separate 401K with partial agency match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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