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Physician - Infectious Disease Section Chief

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago

On-site Jackson, MS $220K – $330K Apply by Jun 30, 2026 Medical Officer ESTJ Healthcare
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About the Role

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.

What You'll Do

  • This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled.
  • Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement.
  • Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.
  • VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
  • VHA Physician Total Rewards.
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified candidates.
  • This role delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient ID consultation, directs antimicrobial stewardship activities, and provides medical guidance for infection prevention and control programs.
  • Major Duties/Responsibilities to include but are not limited to: Provides expert clinical management for complex infectious diseases including sepsis, multidrug-resistant organisms, HIV, hepatitis, osteomyelitis, prosthetic/device infections, and immunocompromised host infections.
  • Conducts inpatient consultations supporting ICU, Hospital Medicine, Surgery, Hematology/Oncology, Dialysis, and Emergency Department services.
  • Supervises and mentors ID staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ensures timely access to subspecialty ID care, reducing inpatient length of stay, complications, and readmissions.
  • Provides medical leadership for the Infection Prevention & Control Program, including outbreak response, infection surveillance, and evidence-based mitigation strategies.
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Requirements

  • Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
  • Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
  • Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.

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Job ID: 5066ed8d-23d2-4f08-aa07-48b5c0e01745

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