Medical Director and Physician Services at State Veterans Nursing Home

The Mississippi Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Director and Physician to provide services at the State Veterans Nursing Home in Jackson, Mississippi. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing primary physician services, medical assessments, and care plans for residents. The contract will be for a period of two years, with the option to renew for an additional year. The vendor must have a valid license to practice medicine in Mississippi and must provide evidence of licensure and a current TB skin test and State Department of Health background check. The vendor will be required to provide a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant to work in the home Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day. Key responsibilities include: • Providing primary physician services and medical assessments for residents • Developing and implementing care plans for residents • Conducting medical reviews and evaluations for residents • Providing on-call services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year • Maintaining accurate and complete records of resident care • Participating in discharge planning and providing timely discharge summaries • Providing in-service training programs for staff • Reviewing and addressing lab results and prescribing medications as needed