Family Medicine Job In Hattiesburg, Mississippi
1.5 hours from Jackson-Hattiesburg, MS -Outpatient-Family or Internal Medicine-telephone call only
Merit Health Wesley (211-bed) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join an established Group in Hattiesburg, MS and develop a new location.
- Hospital Employed – Hospital-based
- Outpatient-Only
- Primary Care
- Telephone-Only Practice Call
Comprehensive recruitment package MAY include:
- Compensation determined by experience
- CME
- Relocation
- Up to $100K Medical Education Debt Assistance if qualified
- Commencement bonus
- Quality Metrics Bonus
Merit Health Wesley is a state-of-the-art 211-bed medical facility located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The hospital is a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi. Even with these changes, one thing has—and always will—remain the same: our commitment to providing compassionate, quality healthcare for the changing needs in your life.
Hattiesburg, MS is a city in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi with a nearly 45K population and home to The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. Situated less than 2 hours from major cities (New Orleans, LA – Jackson, MS – Gulfport, MS – Mobile, AL), Hattiesburg has been long known as “The Hub City.” Along with low cost of living this small family town offers cultural activities such as the Hattiesburg African American Military History Museum, the Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and a number of performing arts events at both Universities. In addition, you can enjoy Division 1 sporting events, biking trails, hunting and fishing, and top rated golf courses.
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Community Facts
Population (total service area): 285,640
Hattiesburg “The Hub City” is conveniently located between the state capital of Jackson and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In addition, both Mobile, AL and New Orleans are easily accessible. All four destinations area relatively short (roughly 100 miles or less) drive from the city.
Hattiesburg offers:
- College Sports and Artistic Programming
- Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing on Okatoma River and Paul B. Johnson State Park
- Biking and Hiking on the Longleaf Trace
- Golf Clubs & Courses
- Shopping in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg
Points of Interest:
- All-American Rose Garden
- Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby
- Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
- Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park
- Lucile Parker Art Gallery
- Saenger Theater
Weather:
Average annual rainfall: . . . . . . . .60"
Average temperature in winter: . . . .60°
Average temperature in summer: . . . . . . . . . .94°
Market Data:
Median household income: . . . . . . . .$40,869
Average cost of existing 3BR home: . . . . .$125,000
Average cost of a 2BR apartment: . . . . . .$650/mo.
State Income Tax: . . . . . .3-5%
Education:
High Schools: . . . . .8 public/ 4 private
Middle Schools: . . . . . .7 public/ 4 private
Elementary Schools: . . . . . 18 public/ 5 private
Daycare Centers: . . . . . . . .20
Higher Education: The University of Southern Mississippi; William Carey University; Pearl River Community College; Jones County Junior College
Merit Health Wesley is a state-of-the-art medical facility located on a beautiful campus in the heart of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. At Merit Health Wesley, you'll find the care and treatment you need for all the situations of your life from a broken bone to a cardiac cath. And a family of professional caregivers that is not only committed to providing you with the right care but also with giving the compassion and comfort you deserve.
The hospital is a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi. Even with these changes, one thing has, and always will, remained the same: our commitment to providing compassionate, quality healthcare for the changing needs in your life.
Merit Health Wesley is a 211-bed medical facility located in Hattiesburg, MS and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Services include 24-hour Emergency Services, Comprehensive Cardiac Care, Home Health Services, Rehabilitation Services, Pediatrics, Work Well Occupational Medicine, Sub-acute Transitional Care Unit, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, The Hip and Knee Institute at Wesley, Institute for Wellness and Sports Medicine, Women's Services, Neonatal Intensive Care, The Birth Center, Outpatient Surgery, VA Clinic and Pain Medicine Services.