Physician II
Salary
$151,566.33 - $258,610.05 Annually
Location
61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9250-0374-20260605Rn
Department
0374 - MH-MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$151,566.33
Agency Maximum Salary
$258,610.05
Preferred Qualifications
Requires licensure and completion of residency.
About the Agency
The mission of Mississippi State Hospital (MSH) is to help the individuals we serve achieve mental wellness by encouraging hope, promoting safety, and supporting recovery while utilizing resources effectively. Call Human Resources for more information at 601-351-8020.
About the Position
Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Physician Mississippi State Hospital - Jackson, Mississippi Area Mississippi State Hospital (MSH), a state-operated teaching hospital in the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join our medical staff. This position offers a 40-hour weekday schedule (Monday-Friday) with no after-hours or weekend call, providing an exceptional opportunity for work-life balance. MSH is home to an established psychiatry residency program offering a collaborative academic environment with opportunities for teaching and professional engagement. Position Highlights: • Competitive salary • Predictable weekday schedule with no call responsibilities • State employee benefits package, including: o Generous medical and personal leave o Health insurance o Retirement plan • Supportive team environment with two additional family medicine physicians, allowing for flexible and manageable coverage • Optional on-campus housing available (employee responsible only for utilities) Clinical Responsibilities: • Serve as attending physician for: o On-campus nursing home residents o Psychiatric inpatients requiring primary medical care • Provide care for short-stay, low-acuity medical admissions in the on-campus medical-surgical hospital • Participate in rotating clinic coverage for patients requiring a higher level of medical evaluation or urgent care • Evaluate and stabilize urgent and emergent medical conditions, with transfer to outside facilities as appropriate • Collaborate closely with family nurse practitioners and interdisciplinary teams • Participate in psychiatry residency program as a faculty member through teaching, supervision, and didactic instruction of residents Resources Available On-Site • Laboratory services • X-ray and CT imaging • Pharmacy services For more information, please contact Dr. Duncan Stone, at 601-351-8066, or Duncan.stone@msh.ms.gov
What youll need to be Successful
Successful candidates must have a good attitude, be ready and willing to learn and grow, have strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and excellent organizational skills.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Do you possess licensure and completion of residency?
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406