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Merit Health River Region Physician Jobs

General Surgery Job In Vicksburg, Mississippi

Experienced Board Certified General Surgeon needed in Vicksburg, Mississippi!

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

Merit Health River Region (361-bed) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon  to join a hospital-employed  group in Vicksburg, MS. Vicksburg is home to exceptional public and private educational programs. 

  • Hospital Employed
  • Prefer candidate willing to do endoscopy 
  • Prefer 2 years experience
  • Office space is on hospital campus

Comprehensive recruitment package MAY include:

  • Compensation determined by experience
  • CME
  • Relocation 
  • Commencement bonus

Merit Health River Region Distinctions:

 As a leading employer in Warren County, MH River Region boasts 820+ employees and 361 licensed beds. Accredited by The Joint Commission and Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, it stands as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI.

Community Charms:

Vicksburg, just 45 minutes west of Jackson, MS, is steeped in Southern history. Revel in a thriving arts and culture scene, complemented by modern entertainment, dining, and shopping options. Nature enthusiasts can explore nearby forests, rivers, wildlife, and hiking/biking trails. For city lovers, four world-class casinos, eclectic boutiques, and live music venues await.

 This community of just over 20,000 boasts good public schools and a cost of living that is 24% lower than the US national average.

email your CV to kristy_tigner@chs.net

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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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