General Surgeon

The GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center is seeking a dynamic General Surgeon to provide exceptional care to our nation's Veterans in Jackson, Mississippi. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with a talented team of surgeons and contribute to advancing care in a compassionate, mission-driven environment. Join our team today and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of those who have served.

Practice Info

• GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center
• Jackson, Mississippi
• Surgical Service

Shift & Schedule

• Full-Time Monday - Friday 07:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and clinical supervision for the nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and health technicians assigned to the Surgical Service when appropriate.
• Provides guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents assigned to the Surgical Service.
• Participates and attends medical center committee meetings as assigned by the Chief, Surgical Service in his/her absence.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and expansion of programs in the Surgical Service.
• Participates in the selection of new staff and provides input on staff assigned in their area.
• Revises work schedules and assignment on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines.
• Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, to include but not limited to Process Action Teams, Root Cause Analysis, and Peer Review.
• Serves as Acting Chief, Surgical Services as needed at the request of the Service Chief.

Compensation

• Salary range: $300,000 - $400,000 per year

Benefits

• EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program), offering up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement for qualified candidates.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work in an inspiring, mission-driven environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Potential for educational debt reduction programs and VA-specific benefits.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/Board Eligible
• Strong commitment to serving Veterans and improving healthcare outcomes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine obtained from an approved school.
• 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.
• H-1B visa sponsorship available