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PRN - Physician - Pediatric Critical Care - Department of Pediatrics

University of Mississippi Medical Center·Jackson, Mississippi

Part Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and manage clinical operations. Supervise medical staff and coordinate diagnostic tests and treatment programs to maintain high standards of patient care.

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Job requisition id

R00050636

Job category

Clinician

Organization

SOM-Peds-Critical Care

Location/S

Main Campus Jackson

Job title

PRN - Physician - Pediatric Critical Care - Department of Pediatrics

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 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. 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)

Time type: Part time

Flsa designation/Job exempt

No

Pay class

Hourly

FTE %: 0

Work shift

Day

Benefits: Eligibility:

Grant funded

No

Job posting date: 06/4/2026

Job closing date (Open until filled if no date specified)

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine and hold or be eligible for a medical license in the State of Mississippi. Candidates must be available for irregular hours, weekends, and a rotational call schedule.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Health Education
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Chronic Care Management
  • Emergency Care
  • Pediatric Critical Care
  • Medical Diagnosis
  • Radiographic Interpretation
  • Epidemiologic Investigation
  • Laboratory Test Analysis

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Mississippi Medical Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center is hiring in Jackson, Mississippi. It operates in hospitals and health care. Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees. Headquarters: Jackson, Mississippi. This opening is listed as part_time.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQJackson, Mississippi
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Pediatric critical care roles in Mississippi are typically sought by hospitals that need coverage for high-acuity pediatric patients, including irregular hours, weekends, and rotational call. Competition often centers on board-ready training, Mississippi licensure or eligibility, and comfort with unpredictable schedules. Review the call expectations and licensure steps early; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you quickly compare the original posting without extra research.

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