Gastroenterologist

Join the team at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS, as a full-time Staff Gastroenterologist. This opportunity allows you to serve America's Veterans by providing top-quality medical care within an expanding clinical practice. Ideal candidates will be board certified or board eligible and committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Practice Info

• Expanding clinical practice at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS
• Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Liver Disease programs

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time
• 80 hours total per two week pay period (Monday through Friday) and approximately 5 weeknights of call per month

Responsibilities

• Provide top-tier GI consultations across medical, surgical, ICU, and specialty services while staffing outpatient clinics in general GI, hepatology, and procedures
• Perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and more
• Participate in advanced procedures such as ERCP, EUS, and enteral stent or feeding tube placements with appropriate pre- and post-procedure care
• Act as a key contributor to our Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Liver Disease programs, driving quality improvement initiatives and enhancing colorectal cancer screening and surveillance efforts
• Educate patients and their families about GI and liver diseases, procedures, and treatment plans to ensure understanding and engagement
• Maintain timely and thorough electronic medical record documentation, including consult notes, procedure reports, and test result communications
• Embrace patient-centered care and continuous improvement in all aspects of service delivery
• Leverage your strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members

Compensation

• Potential starting base salary range: $360,000-$395,000

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid for CME)
• Affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance
• Up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave
• Malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Possess MD/DO from an accredited institution
• Have completed residency training to board certification
• Possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State or territory