Physician- Pulmonary/Critical Care- Meridian, MS

Ochsner Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for doctor & family

Long-term and short-term disability

Malpractice insurance with tail

Paid dues, license, and membership costs

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Meridian, MS, is looking for a BE/BC Pulmonologist/Critical Care physician. The role includes providing services in a 23-bed closed ICU and outpatient clinic. The position offers competitive compensation with a two-year base guarantee and a recruitment package that includes loan repayment options.

Meridian is a mid-sized town with a family-oriented community, known for its excellent learning options and a strong medical community. Ochsner Rush Health is a leading employer, offering a supportive work environment and numerous benefits for individuals and their families.

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pulmonology or Critical Care.
• Experience in a closed ICU setting preferred.
• Familiarity with EPIC EHR system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient critical care services in ICU and outpatient services.
• Participate in telemedicine consultations.
• Engage in teaching opportunities with local residency program.

Skills

BE/BC in Pulmonology

Critical Care experience

Telemedicine proficiency

Knowledge of EBUS

Education

Medical Degree with residency in Pulmonology

Job description

About the Role

Ochsner Rush Health, based in Meridian, MS, is looking for a BE/BC Pulmonologist/Critical Care physician to help us grow our program.

Highlights

• 23 bed closed ICU; with 11 ICU beds in the Long-term Acute-Care Hospital
• Alternate coverage between Pulmonology outpatient clinic & ICU.
• Telemedicine and EBUS available. Navigational Bronchoscopy coming.
• Very large 8 county referral area with a 350,000 patient base.
• Adult Hospitalist Program that has been here for over 20 years
• Best in class EHR system- EPIC systemwide.
• New young administration that directly supports our physicians.
• Rapidly growing system - have added over 30 new physicians in the last 2 years.
• Competitive Compensation including 2 year base guarantee plus wRVU.
• Enticing Recruitment package consisting of stipend, loan repayment and/or stipend.
• Teaching opportunities for local family medicine residency program.
• Hospital does sponsor J1 waivers.

Benefits

• Hospital Employed setting
• Health insurance for doctor & family
• Long term and short term disability
• Malpractice with tail
• Hospital will pay dues, license and membership costs

Location

Meridian, MS: A mid-sized town with a population of 45 to 50,000. Commonly referred as the Transportation Center of the South, Meridian is very centrally located with rapid access to major cities including New Orleans, LA (3 hours); Jackson, MS (1.5 hours); Birmingham, AL (2.5 hours); Atlanta, GA (4 hours); and the beaches of Gulf Shores, AL (3.5 hours). It is a very family Oriented community with conservative values, a low cost of Living, low crime rate and excellent school options. Our beautiful year-round warm weather allows for multiple outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hiking and boating. Meridian has a strong medical community with Ochsner Rush Health making up the largest non-military employer in the region. Known for its thriving performing arts, the city boasts the MS Arts & Entertainment Experience (MAX); the Riley Center; The Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian Little Theatre and the Meridian Symphony Orchestra.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.