General Physician Assistant Job in Vicksburg, Mississippi
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Opportunity in Vicksburg, MS
Company:Community Health Systems
Profession/Specialty:General Physician Assistant
Location:Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States
Job Type:PRN, In-person, Permanent
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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 PRN NP/PA 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 the HospitalMerit 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.
CommunityVicksburg 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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