Physician - Emergency Medicine

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 Physician 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.