Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Vicksburg, MS

Merit Health River RegionMerit 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: CernerCommunity 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. Additional Information: - Specialty: Emergency Medicine - Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183 - Contact: Brent Bell (Physician Recruiter) About the Company: 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