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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 an OB/GYN Physician to join the hospital-employed multi-specialty group. This long-standing practice of 20+ years is seeking a new graduate or experienced physician to join the team. The incoming physician is eligible for up to $100,000 Commencement bonus.

• Hospital-Employed
• Combination of inpatient and outpatient duties
• Two employed physicians in group
• Location does quality for HPSA
•   J1 Visa Assistance is available

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

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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