Medical Director — State Veterans Nursing Home (Collins, MS)

Reference #: BD-1448-01

We’re looking for a committed physician to serve as Medical Director at the State Veterans Nursing Home in Collins, Mississippi. In this role you’ll be the clinical lead supporting residents’ ongoing medical needs — providing on-site assessments and exams, developing and overseeing treatment plans, managing medications, reviewing care plans, assisting with discharges, and ensuring clear, compliant clinical documentation.

What you’ll do

• Deliver timely primary medical services and on-site resident care (up to 40 hours per week on site, excluding weekends).
• Provide medical oversight and coverage that meets regulatory requirements and supports continuity of care.
• Perform medical assessments, physical examinations, medication management, and treatment planning.
• Review and update resident care plans and support safe, coordinated discharges.
• Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and the interdisciplinary clinical team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Quick facts

• Profession/Specialty: Medical Director Services
• Location: Collins, Mississippi (State Veterans Nursing Home)
• Job type: Contract
• Contract term: Two years (Nov 1, 2026–Oct 31, 2028) with possible one-year renewal
• Schedule: 24/7 services; up to 40 hours/week on site (excluding weekends); remaining hours on call

Who we’re seeking

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Current, unrestricted Mississippi medical license
• Board certified
• DEA registration and authority to prescribe controlled substances
• Minimum 3–5 years clinical experience, ideally in long-term care, geriatrics, or skilled nursing
• Prior leadership or Medical Director experience overseeing clinical operations and providers
• Familiarity with CMS, VA, Mississippi Department of Health, and nursing facility regulations
• Strong skills in supervision, collaboration, and interdisciplinary teamwork

If you want to lead clinical care for veterans in a focused, collaborative setting and meet the requirements above, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Reference BD-1448-01 when applying or inquiring.