Contract Family Medicine Physician — State Veterans Nursing Home, Collins MS

Reference #: BD-1448-02

Adelphi seeks a Physician to deliver on-site primary medical services at a State Veterans Nursing Home in Collins, Mississippi. The physician will provide comprehensive resident care including medical assessments, physical examinations, treatment planning, medication management, care plan review, discharge coordination, and medical oversight. This role ensures timely access to primary care, regulatory-compliant coverage, and accurate clinical documentation to support resident health and continuity of care.

Position details

• Specialty: Physician Services (Family Practice/Primary Care)
• Location: Collins, Mississippi — State Veterans Nursing Home
• Employment type: Contract
• Term: Two years (November 1, 2026–October 31, 2028), with the option to renew for one additional one-year term

Schedule

• Coverage required 24/7, 365 days per year
• On-site: 40 hours per week (weekdays; excludes weekends)
• Remaining hours covered via on-call duties
• Daily visits by the Physician/NP/PA Monday–Friday starting no earlier than 7:00 a.m.
• NP and/or PA present Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day

Required qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Current, unrestricted Mississippi medical license
• Board certification
• DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances
• Minimum 3–5 years clinical experience, ideally in long-term care, geriatrics, or skilled nursing
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and collaborate effectively with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and interdisciplinary clinical teams

Application of clinicians experienced in long-term care and veteran populations is encouraged.