Hospitalist - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Updated 8/12/26
$245,000
– $315,000
yearly
39216, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Physician
Hospitalist
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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
Shape Overnight Care. Support Veterans at Their Most Critical Moments.
Are you a skilled, decisive physician who excels in high-impact, overnight hospital care? The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a committed Hospitalist to join our dedicated team serving those who have served our nation.
Position Highlights:
- Overnight Attending Physician: Lead the care of hospitalized Veterans during overnight hours, ensuring safe, high-quality treatment in a collaborative environment.
- Varied Clinical Scope: Perform new admissions, deliver ICU-level care (including ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation, vasoactive medications), and respond confidently to all rapid responses and Code Blues.
- Clinical Coordination: Coordinate and communicate effectively with consulting services and ensure safe, detailed clinical handoffs to day teams.
- Diagnostic Proficiency: Order and interpret a full range of diagnostic studies to guide evidence-based management.
- Team Leader & Educator: Supervise and mentor trainees when present, fostering a strong culture of teamwork and learning.
- Rigorous Documentation: Complete timely, thorough clinical documentation according to best practices and hospital standards.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with nurses, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care for Veterans at every stage of hospitalization.
Schedule:
- Monday – Saturday: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
- Sunday: 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
(on alternating weeks)
Why Join VA Jackson?
- Competitive salary and nationally recognized Federal benefits
- Join a collegial, mission-focused hospitalist group
- Serve a diverse and appreciative population of Veterans
- Advance your skills in critical care, acute medicine, and leadership
- Enjoy a vibrant city with Southern hospitality, culture, and more
Be the calm at the center of the storm. Make a difference—night after night—for those who sacrificed for us all.
Apply today to join a team where your expertise saves lives and your work matters.
Job Responsibilities
Likely starting base salary range: $245,000.00 - $315,000.00
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
Preferred Experience:
Board certified or Board eligible in psychiatry
Working Hours
Sunday: 7:00 pm – 3:00 am
(on alternating weeks)
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