Two Board Certified Internists or Med/Ped physicians are being sought to join four busy Hospitalists at this Medical Center in the Jackson, Mississippi area. This group handles the admissions for 30+ primary care physicians in the community. Call is 1:5 plus the availability of a Nurse Practitioner to round with physician on the weekends. Physician works daytime hours M-F with an afternoon off during the week and every fifth week off (10 weeks per year). Weekend call begins at 8:00 a.m. on Friday and ends at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. HOWEVER, as soon as the sixth physician is hired, the group will transition to 7 on/7 off shifts with no requirement to stay overnight in hospital when on call. Night call will be every 3rd night and can be handled by telephone. There will be three hospitalists working per day 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Daily admissions average 6 to 8 patients per day. Average volume for each physician is 50 inpatient admissions per month plus consultations. This is an employed position. Board certified or Board eligible. Experience preferred but not required. A clean malpractice history is essential. Good communication and interpersonal skills a must.
Financial:
- Financial package includes a salary of $200,000
- Potential for a $20,000 bonus based on customer satisfaction
- 1 week CME
- 401(k) retirement
- Generous relocation/moving allowance that includes a house-hunting trip
Facility:
- They are fully accredited by the Joint Commission
- Included in its wide continuum of services is state of the art cardiac care including surgery and electrophysiology; an extensive Women’s Health service; a cancer treatment center including a brand new PET-CT scanner; a comprehensive Wound Management Center inclusive of hyperbaric chambers; an ADA certified Diabetes Management Center, and a certified Bariatric Center of Excellence.
Location:
- Just 20 minutes from Tampa
- Primarily known for its southern hospitality and relaxed lifestyle
- The area offers all of the amenities of a large city without the congestion or faster pace
- Year round mild climate
- With the presence of a 33,000 acre reservoir, outdoor recreational activities and sporting events abound.
- Cultural events are also plentiful including Broadway productions, symphony, opera, and international art exhibits.
- Its strong economic growth has allowed the area to attract Nissan, a Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World store, and serve as home to the Mississippi Braves, a AA farm team to the Atlanta Braves.
- The absence of HMOs coupled with a reasonable cost of living makes Mississippi a very attractive place to live and practice medicine. For more info, go to http://spotonrecruiting.com/search/showjob/id/1060
