UMMC Greenwood-Ortho Clinic-Physician - Full-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center Greenwood-Ortho Clinic seeks a full-time physician to lead and coordinate care across designated clinics, with responsibility for patient care, staff supervision, and diagnostic coordination.

The candidate must hold or be eligible for a Mississippi medical license and demonstrate strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. This role requires flexibility for after-hours coverage and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 UMMC and 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.
• Promotes and assists in training programs for health personnel. Performs administrative and staff supervisory duties as required.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Title: UMMC Greenwood-Ortho Clinic-Physician - Full-Time

Job Requisition ID: R00051383

Job Category: Clinician

Organization: Greenwood - Ambulatory

Location: UMMC Greenwood

Job Summary

24-hour responsibility for providing health care. Assists 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 Or Registration Required

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.
• Requires interactions with patients, families, and fellow employees on a daily and constant basis.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infection, and radiation.

Responsibilities

• 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 UMMC and 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.
• Promotes and assists in training programs for health personnel. Performs administrative and staff supervisory duties as required.
• 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)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

Yes

Pay Class

Salary

FTE %

0

Grant Funded

Yes

Job Posting Date

07/10/2026

Job Closing Date

Open until filled if no date specified.