Family Medicine Job In Vicksburg, Mississippi
Experienced Board Certified Family Medicine Physician needed in Vicksburg, Mississippi! - No call!
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Company:
Community Health Systems
Profession/Specialty:
Family Medicine
Location:
Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183
Type of Facility:
Hospital
Job Description
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Merit Health River Region (361-bed) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to join an established Group in Vicksburg, MS and join a group.
- Hospital Employed
- Outpatient-Only
- Primary Care
- No Call
Comprehensive recruitment package MAY include:
- Compensation determined by experience
- CME
- Relocation
- Medical Education Debt Assistance if qualified
- 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.
Send your CV to Kristy Tigner for more information!
Kristy_tigner@chs.net
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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
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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