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Pediatrician Job in Vicksburg, Mississippi

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Company:Community Health Systems

Profession/Specialty:Pediatrician

Location:Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

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

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    About the Hospital

    Merit Health River Region is a 361-bed acute care hospital and one of the largest employers in Warren County. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, emergency care, and advanced cardiac services, including primary PCI and accredited chest pain care. Merit Health River Region serves as a major healthcare provider for Vicksburg and the surrounding region.

    Community

    Vicksburg is located approximately 45 minutes west of Jackson, Mississippi, and is known for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene. The community offers a mix of outdoor recreation, forests and river activities, modern entertainment, dining, shopping, live music, and casino gaming, providing options for both outdoor enthusiasts and city-minded residents.

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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

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    Community InformationVicksburg, MS