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Location

Vicksburg, MS | United States

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Job description

Merit Health River Region (361-bed) in  Vicksburg, MS is seeking a BE or BC Pulmonology/Critical Care Physician to join the hospital-employed team.

• Hospital-Employed Position
• 15-bed ICU
• J1 Visa Assistance

Comprehensive recruitment package MAY include:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Education Debt Assistance
• Residency/Fellowship Stipend (if applicable)
• Relocation Expenses
• CME
• Vacation, Health, Dental, Vision benefits
• Licensure, Dues, Subscriptions

Merit Health River Region is a leading employer in Warren County, with over 820 employees and 361 licensed beds. Merit Health River Region has accreditation from The Joint Commission and Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary PCI.

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

Community Information

Community Facts

Population (total service area):  116,320

Vicksburg is located 234 miles northwest of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and 40 miles due west of Jackson, the state capital.

Vicksburg offers

• Vicksburg National Military Park and History
• Mississippi River Tours
• Sports
• Arts
• Gaming

Points of Interest:

• Historic Antebellum Mansions
• Casinos
• Vicksburg Convention Center

Weather

Average annual rainfall . . . . . . . .52.42"

Average temperature in winter . . . . . . . . .51°

Average temperature in summer . . . . . . .80°

Market Data

Median household income . . . . . . . .$40,404

Average cost of existing 3BR home: . . . .$109,477

Average cost of a 2BR apartment . . . . . .$675/mo.

State Income Tax . . . . . . . . . .3-5%

Education

High Schools . . . . . . . . . . . 2 public/ 3 private

Middle Schools . . . . . . . . 2 public/ 2 private

Elementary Schools . . . . . . . . . . 6 Public/ 3 Private

Daycare Centers: . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Higher Education (within 50 miles): Hinds Community College; Mississippi College; Alcorn State University; Jackson State University; Milsaps College; Belhaven College

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