Job Description

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a full-time Physician (Neurologist) .

About Jackson, MS

Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, is known as The City with a Soul . It is centrally located in the southeastern United States, within 500 miles of 15 states and 76 metropolitan areas, covering roughly 39% of the U.S. population. Jackson is a transportation hub, situated at the intersection of Interstates 55 and 20, with all nearby communities within 45 miles and accessible via major highways.

Living in Jackson

Housing

• The metro area offers a variety of housing options, including luxury homes and affordable first-time buyer properties. Waterfront developments along the Ross Barnett Reservoir provide resort-style living, with private boat slips and scenic views.

Education

• The area features eight colleges and universities, three community colleges, and 11 school districts, along with private schools from pre-K through college.

Recreation

• Jackson's long summers and mild winters support numerous outdoor activities. Facilities include the Natchez Trace Parkway, golf courses, tennis centers, Trustmark Stadium, and the Ross Barnett Reservoir, which offers fishing, boating, sailing, water-skiing, hiking, biking, hunting, and bird watching.

Shopping

• The metro area has four malls and over 50 shopping centers with department stores, boutiques, and discount shops.

Benefits and Compensation

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package:

• Potential starting salary: $235,000 - $280,000 annually
• Sign-on bonus and relocation incentives may be available for highly qualified candidates
• Student Loan Repayment options may be available
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses and raises
• 50-55 days of paid time off annually, including leave, sick days, holidays, and CME days
• Retirement options include a federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance
• Unrestricted medical license from any US state or territory
• CME reimbursement up to $1,000 per year, full-time with board certification
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• No employment contract restrictions on moonlighting

Work Schedule and Requirements

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays.

• US citizenship required unless recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible
• MD or equivalent degree from an approved school, obtained within the US

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Freelance, Relocation package, Night shift, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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