Pediatric Opportunity in MS - J1 Visa Assistance

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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About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.