Physician - Chief Emergency Department - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center – Jackson, MS
Updated 10/21/26
$325,000
– $400,000
yearly
39216, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center – Jackson, MS
The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a dynamic, results-driven physician leader to serve as Chief, Emergency Department. This pivotal role provides visionary leadership, strategic direction, and expert oversight of all specialties within Medicine Service—serving Veterans across Mississippi and parts of Louisiana and Alabama.
What You’ll Do:
- Executive Leadership: Direct and oversee all clinical and administrative aspects of a busy Emergency Department, ensuring exceptional care in alignment with the VHA’s mission, vision, and values.
- Continuous Coverage: Develop robust staffing models and provider schedules to guarantee continuous, 24/7 in-person physician presence. Prepare contingency plans to meet patient demand at all hours.
- Care Coordination: Facilitate seamless patient flow, collaborate with inpatient and support services, and eliminate barriers to care—ensuring life-saving transitions are efficient and veteran-centered.
- Quality & Safety Champion: Lead quality improvement initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and prioritize patient safety—ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission, VHA policy, and all regulatory requirements.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with Nursing, Mental Health, Primary Care, Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and other services for comprehensive emergency care.
- Staff Leadership: Recruit, select, and mentor top-tier Emergency Medicine providers. Cultivate a high-performing, committed emergency care team.
- Preparedness & Resilience: Participate in emergency management and disaster preparedness planning, ensuring the department’s readiness for any challenge.
- Direct Supervision: Serve as the immediate supervisor for Emergency Department practitioners, supporting their growth and excellence in practice.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty
- Proven experience in clinical leadership and emergency care
- Strong communicator, collaborator, and innovator
- Passionate about quality, safety, and serving Veterans
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with call coverage as needed
Location: Jackson, Mississippi—home to vibrant arts, legendary music, and a welcoming Southern lifestyle
Why Join the VA?
- Unique opportunity to serve those who’ve served our country
- Nationally recognized benefits and competitive salary
- Driven, interdisciplinary, and mission-minded team
- Opportunity to shape the future of Veteran emergency care
Command the front line of care. Lead with purpose.
Apply now to become a cornerstone of healing at the VA.
Job Responsibilities
Likely starting base salary range: $325,000.00 - $400,000.00
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
Qualifications
Ability to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or
Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Working Hours
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