Surgery - General Physician

Arlington HealthCare; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Vicksburg, MS, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon. This role offers competitive compensation, a supportive environment, and an opportunity to make a significant impact on community health. The position is hospital-employed, with a preference for candidates willing to perform endoscopy and with at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon.
• Prefer candidate willing to do endoscopy.
• Prefer 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Join a hospital-employed group in Vicksburg, MS.
• Provide surgical services in a patient-focused environment.

Skills

General Surgery

Endoscopy

Job description

Job ID: 14039

Practice Details

• Seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Surgeon to join a hospital-employed group in Vicksburg, MS.
• Vicksburg is home to exceptional public and private educational programs.
• Hospital Employed
• Prefer candidate willing to do endoscopy
• Prefer 2 years experience
• Office space is on hospital campus

Recruiter's Insight

Compensation: The starting salary is $50,000 to $75,000 higher compared to starting salaries in New Orleans. Coupled with a cost of living 20% lower than the aforementioned metropolitan areas, this provides significant purchasing power to build a dream home, pay off school loans, and retire early.

The Housing Market

This 3,526 sq ft, 4-bedroom, 3-bath custom-built home is located on 7 acres of a beautifully wooded and private lot. Built by the current owners, who have resided in it since, it has been well maintained. The home features a formal living room with a gas log fireplace and a view of the backyard, a kitchen, dining area, master bedroom and bath, and a wash area. The asking price is $305,000.

The Community

Vicksburg is the only city and county seat of Warren County, Mississippi. Located 234 miles northwest of New Orleans at the confluence of the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and 40 miles west of Jackson, the state capital, it sits on the east bank of the Mississippi River across from Louisiana.

The Employer

A 372-bed facility offering inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, emergency, and surgical services in a patient-focused environment. It boasts 105 doctors and a full team of healthcare professionals, being Mississippi's first accredited Chest Pain Center and the state's first digital mammography center. The facility is dedicated to providing healing, caring, and connection for the community.

Closest Major Cities

• 39.2 miles to Jackson, MS
• 130.8 miles to Baton Rouge, LA
• 320.9 miles to Houston, TX

Colleges and Universities

• Hinds Community College (~28 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
• Mississippi College (~32 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
• Alcorn State University (~36 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
• Jackson State University (~40 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)
• Belhaven University (~42 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)
• Copiah-Lincoln Community College (~53 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)
• Louisiana Delta Community College (~69 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)

Recreation

• The Parks and Recreation Department provides various recreational facilities including 25 playgrounds, 8 baseball fields, 3 youth softball fields, 3 adult softball fields, an Olympic pool, and 10 tennis courts.
• Activities include baseball, softball, basketball, arts programs, volleyball, swimming, flag football, lifeguard certification, umpire clinics, and playground activities.

Shopping

• Outlets at Vicksburg
• Vicksburg Mall
• Pemberton Plaza
• Walmart
• Willingham's