Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Vicksburg, MS

Merit Health River Region

Merit Health River Region is a 372-bed Level IV Trauma Center with inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, emergency, and medical and surgical services in a customer-focused environment. Its dedicated patient care team consists of trained medical professionals, skilled nurses, compassionate support staff and volunteers working together to provide patient-centered care in a professional and personal environment. The hospital is a care leader, as Mississippi's first accredited Chest Pain Center and the state's first digital mammography center.

Merit Health River Region is seeking a Physician for our Emergency Medicine Program:

•Annual ED volume: 32,000
•Level IV Trauma Center
•14 bed ED with a 4 Bed Fast Track
•24 hours of Physician coverage daily
•10 hours of NP/PA coverage daily
•Excellent specialty back up
•EMR: Cerner

Community Overview:

Vicksburg is a progressive city and a rich history where you will discover a community committed to excellence. Just 45 minutes from the state capital in Jackson and just 3.5 hours to the beaches in Biloxi, Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern-day attractions, including four world-class casinos, upscale shopping, dining and spas.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals. The organization’s affiliates own, operate, or lease 60+ hospitals in 15 states with approximately 13,000 licensed beds. Affiliated hospitals are dedicated to providing quality healthcare for local residents and contribute to the economic development of their communities. Based on the unique needs of each community served, these hospitals offer a wide range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient settings. 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.