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Pediatrician Job in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Pediatric Opportunity in MS - J1 Visa Assistance
Company:Community Health Systems
Profession/Specialty:Pediatrician
Location:Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Merit Health River Region (361-bed) in Vicksburg, MS is recruiting a Board Eligible/Certified Pediatrician for our rural health clinic.
- Currently have 4 Pediatricians and 1 hospitalist Pediatrician.
- Newborn Delivery is required.
- Call is 1 weekend every 6 weeks; 1 day of call a week.
Comprehensive Financial Package may include the following:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Education Debt Assistance
- Residency/Fellowship Stipend (if applicable)
- Relocation expenses
- CME
- Vacation, health, dental, vision benefits
- Licensure, Dues, Subscriptions
Vicksburg is known for the following:
- Lively art galleries, riverside murals, and beautiful historic monuments
- A thriving arts and culture scene and is accompanied by an array of modern entertainment, dining, and shopping opportunities.
- Nearby forests and rivers are filled with wildlife, cabin stays, and plenty of hiking/biking trails
- Four world-class casinos, eclectic boutiques, and live music
- Enjoy weekend getaways to some of the most popular attractions that are all within a 2- 4 hour drive, such as:
- Memphis, TN – 251 miles
- Baton Rouge, LA – 146 miles
- New Orleans – 207 miles
- Jackson, MS – 46 miles
- Little Rock, AR – 224 miles
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Community Information - Vicksburg, MS
Community Facts
Population (total service area): 116,320
Vicksburg is located 234 miles northwest of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and 40 miles due west of Jackson, the state capital.
Vicksburg offers
- Vicksburg National Military Park and History
- Mississippi River Tours
- Sports
- Arts
- Gaming
Points of Interest:
- Historic Antebellum Mansions
- Casinos
- Vicksburg Convention Center
Weather
Average annual rainfall . . . . . . . .52.42"
Average temperature in winter . . . . . . . . .51°
Average temperature in summer . . . . . . .80°
Market Data
Median household income . . . . . . . .$40,404
Average cost of existing 3BR home: . . . .$109,477
Average cost of a 2BR apartment . . . . . .$675/mo.
State Income Tax . . . . . . . . . .3-5%
Education
High Schools . . . . . . . . . . . 2 public/ 3 private
Middle Schools . . . . . . . . 2 public/ 2 private
Elementary Schools . . . . . . . . . . 6 Public/ 3 Private
Daycare Centers: . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Higher Education (within 50 miles): Hinds Community College; Mississippi College; Alcorn State University; Jackson State University; Milsaps College; Belhaven College
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River Region Health System
About Merit Health River Region
River Region Medical Center is the largest single hospital project ever constructed in the state of Mississippi. It is a 223-bed acute care hospital with a Level II 27-bed state-of-the-art Emergency Room. River Region West Campus houses behavioral health services, LTACH, and staff offices. Marian Hill is a 40-bed chemical dependency unit. River Region Health System also encompasses the Family Medicine Clinic, Southern Orthopedic Clinic, The Street Clinic and The Vicksburg Clinic, as well as clinics in Port Gibson and Tallulah.
Key Services
Cardiovascular Surgery
Maternal/Child Services
Gastroenterology
Medical Surgical Services
Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
Advanced Urological Services
Orthopedics
Interventional Cardiology/Radiology Lab
Diagnostic Imaging
The Sleep Center at River Region
Nutrition Services
Pain Medicine
Behavioral Health Services
Key Developments & Capital Projects
River Region Medical Center, replacement facility for ParkView
Regional Medical Center, opened February 2002
The Heart Center at River Region
Opened in January 2005, new 14-bed cardiac care unit
LTACH unit housed at River Region West Campus
New outpatient angiography suite, which includes 64-slice CT scanner
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