Physician

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: 
Generous medical and personal leave 
Health insurance 
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: 
On-campus nursing home residents 
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