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Merit Health River Region Physician Jobs

Cardiovascular Surgery Job In Vicksburg, Mississippi

MS, Vicksburg - CVS

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Company: Community Health Systems Profession/Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183 Type of Facility: Hospital
Job Description

Elevate your Career!

Merit Health River Region (361-bed) in Vicksburg, MS is seeking an excellent Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our team.

  • Hospital-Employed Position
  • J1 Visa Assistance

Your expertise is not only welcomed; it is highly valued.  

Call Schedule:

  • 10 days minimum call
  • per diem rate for additional days

Physician Profile:

  • Encouraging applications from new graduates and seasoned Surgeons. 
  • We are seeking Board Eligible or Board Certified physicians. 

Remuneration Excellence:

  • Competitive compensation, intricately tailored based on individual experience and training.

Bonuses and Incentives:

  • Hefty Commencement Bonus. 
  • Prestigious Physician Referral Program-Collaborate with your esteemed peers. 

Holistic Benefits:

  • Comprehensive relocation assistance.
  • Coverage for CME, dues, subscriptions, and the Mississippi Medical License.
  • Support for medical education debt.

 

Merit Health River Region is a leading employer in Warren County, with over 820 employees and 361 licensed beds. Merit Health River Region has accreditation from The Joint Commission and Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary PCI.

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

 

Contact Kristy Tigner to discuss!


Send your cv to kristy_tigner@chs.net

740-206-9617

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Community Information

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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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

Contact Information
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