Description
The Mississippi State Hospital is seeking a family medicine or internal medicine physician to work as a Contract Worker, serving as the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD). The physician will provide medical care to patients/residents/clients after hours, weekends, and holidays. The contract is for an average of 24 hours per week, with a total of 1,248 hours per year, at a rate of $90 per hour. The contract period will extend from approximately August 5, 2026 - June 30, 2030. The applicant must meet the credentialing requirements set forth in the MSH bylaws for appointment to the MSH medical staff, have satisfactory results from a criminal background and a drug screening, and have a verifiable current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Mississippi.
Key requirements include:
• Verifiable Doctor of Medicine Degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from an accredited medical school
• Verifiable completion of at least two years of a family medicine or internal medicine residency program
• A verifiable current registration certificate issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• The applicant must submit the names of three peer references with knowledge of applicant's clinical practice