PT-Physician (non-faculty)-2

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 68,880 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a part-time PT-Physician (non-faculty) to coordinate and provide healthcare for patients in designated clinics.

This role entails supervising medical staff, delivering comprehensive medical care, and managing health programs, primarily aimed at the inmate population of the Mississippi department of corrections. The position requires a Mississippi medical license and the ability to work irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited medical school and licensed to practice medicine in Mississippi.
• Able to supervise medical staff effectively.
• Experience providing medical care in a prison or correctional setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive medical care for the inmate population.
• Supervises licensed practical nurses and other medical staff.
• Plans and conducts various control and treatment programs.

Skills

Medical license in Mississippi

Ability to work irregular hours

Knowledge of patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: PT‑Physician (non‑faculty)‑2

Requisition ID: R00045248

Job Category: Clinician

Organization: SOM‑Family Medicine‑Chair

Location(s): UP Family Medicine – Flowood

Job Summary: To provide 24‑hour health care. To assist in coordinating, scheduling, and administration of health care on one or more designated clinics, infirmary, and/or hospital.

Education & Experience

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine and licensed to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi or eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Mississippi.

Certifications & Licenses

Holder of medical license, or eligibility to be licensed, to practice medicine in the State Of Mississippi

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Subject to irregular hours and weekends as needed. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infection, and radiation.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi department of corrections.
• Supervises and directs subordinates, such as licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse assistants, lab and radiology personnel, and other medical staff in the care and treatment of patients.
• Requests necessary laboratory tests for the purposes of appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
• Requests necessary radiographic studies for the purpose of appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Available for rotational call schedule to address after‑hour emergencies.
• Adherence to all pertinent policies and procedures of U.M.M.C and M.D.O.C. performs any tasks necessary to maintain high standards of a clinical operation and patient care.
• Organizes and conducts general or specialized diagnostic and/or treatment clinics.
• Renders consultative services in health matters to other staff members, public officials, voluntary health agencies, committees, organizations, and professional groups.
• Plans and conducts various control and treatment programs, which may include specialized areas such as epidemiologic investigations.
• Organizes, conducts, and supervises chronic care clinics and treatment programs.
• Encourages and emphasizes health education. Prepares and keeps necessary records and reports as may be indicated.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to bio‑hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, occasional standing, frequent twisting, and constant walking. (occasional‑up to 20%, frequent‑from 21% to 50%, constant‑51% or more)

Employment Details

Time Type: Part time
FLSA Designation: No
Pay Class: Hourly
FTE %: 0
Work Shift: Rotating

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded: No

Posting Dates

Job Posting Date: 09/8/2025
Job Closing Date: open until filled