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Emergency Medicine Job in Vicksburg, Mississippi

Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Vicksburg, MS

Company:Community Health Systems

Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine

Location:Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States

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

Job Description

Merit Health River Region is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our established Emergency Department team. This opportunity offers the chance to practice in a well-supported, high-volume emergency setting with strong specialty backup and a collaborative clinical environment.  
 
 At Merit Health River Region, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.  

 

Emergency Department Highlights
  • Annual ED volume: ~32,000 visits
  • Level IV Trauma Center
  • 14-bed Emergency Department with 4-bed Fast Track
  • 24-hour physician coverage daily
  • 10 hours of NP/PA coverage daily
  • Strong specialty backup support
  • EMR system: Cerner
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and emergent conditions
  • Provide timely, evidence-based emergency care in a high-volume setting
  • Perform necessary emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill patients
  • Collaborate with advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and consulting specialists
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
  • Maintain compliance with hospital protocols, quality standards, and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
  • Current Mississippi medical license or eligibility for licensure
  • Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency department environment
  • Commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care
Comprehensive Financial Package May Include
  • Competitive compensation
  • Commencement bonus
  • Residency/Fellowship stipend
  • Annual CME allowance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Licenses, dues, and subscriptions
  • Vacation benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

Send your CV and letter of interest to Barry Edsell at barry_edsell@chs.net or reach out directly with any questions at 615-660-2043

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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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