Gastroenterology - Jackson, Mississippi
Opportunity Criteria
Gastroenterologist – VA Medical Center | Monday–Friday Schedule | Jackson, MS
Gastroenterologist
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Shared Call
Facility: G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Gastroenterology Staff Physician will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care to Veterans at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center. This role includes diagnostic evaluation, procedural care, care coordination, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team. The position is well-supported clinically and operationally, offering predictable scheduling and a strong mission-driven practice environment.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care to Veterans, including:
- Consultations
- Liver transplant workups
- Specialty referrals and post-treatment aftercare
- Identify patients’ health problems and develop appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic plans
- Coordinate care activities with other healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Educate patients and family members regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and disease management
- Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and patient safety initiatives as assigned
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including:
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Nursing staff
- Social workers
- Chaplains
- Community partners
Clinical Procedures
The Gastroenterology Staff Physician is expected to be proficient in diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures, which may include but are not limited to:
- Upper GI endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
- Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Polypectomy
- Small bowel biopsy
- Liver biopsy
- Esophageal dilation (bougie or balloon)
- Esophageal motility studies
- Laparoscopy (peritoneoscopy)
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- Laser photocoagulation of vessels
- Laser tumor ablation
- Gastric lavage and cytology
- Sclerotherapy of esophageal varices
- Esophageal band ligation of varices
- Endoscopic ultrasonography with or without fine-needle aspiration (FNA)
- Placement of esophageal stents
Work Environment & Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Shared gastroenterology call rotation for:
- Inpatient consults
- Urgent procedures
- Nights and weekends as scheduled
- Collaborative support from experienced nursing and administrative staff
- Stable clinical environment within a federal healthcare system
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $300,000–$400,000
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligibility for up to $200,000
- Comprehensive federal benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
- Paid federal holidays
- Annual and sick leave accrual
- Continuing medical education (CME) support
- Malpractice coverage
- Eligibility for:
- Performance-based pay
- Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives (as approved)
- Opportunity for additional compensation through:
- On-call responsibilities
- Extended clinical coverage, where applicable
- Retention and relocation incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
- U.S. citizenship (required for VA employment)
- Completion of an ACGME accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program resulting in board eligibility or board certification in Gastroenterology (required)
- Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
- Eligibility for VA credentialing and privileging in accordance with Professional Standards Board (PSB) requirements
- Demonstrated clinical competence in the delivery of comprehensive gastroenterology care
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center - Jackson, Mississippi
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is a major tertiary-care facility within the VA Jackson Health Care System, dedicated to serving America’s Veterans across much of Mississippi. The medical center operates 24/7 and functions as a comprehensive referral hospital providing primary, secondary, and tertiary care.
With approximately 163 operational beds and a 120-bed Community Living Center (nursing home), the medical center supports acute care, long-term care, and rehabilitation needs. It serves a veteran population exceeding 125,000 across Mississippi, with tens of thousands of unique patients treated annually.
Beyond direct patient care, the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center plays a critical administrative and leadership role within the region, providing support to VISN 16, the Veterans Benefits Administration Regional Office, the Veterans Outreach Center, and other VA programs. It also anchors a network of Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and partnerships that expand access to care throughout the state.
Facility & Address
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
- 1500 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson MS 39216
Contact Information
- Email:Click to email
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