Surgery - General Merit Health - Wesley (MS)

Job description

Location:
Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg, Mississippi offers a vibrant Southern community known for its warm hospitality, affordable cost of living, and rich cultural heritage. Conveniently accessible from New Orleans, Jackson, and Gulfport, the city provides an excellent balance of professional opportunity and quality of life.

Facility:
This well-established medical facility is a Level 3 trauma center offering comprehensive general surgery services to the community. The 30-bed department provides strong institutional support and a streamlined credentialing process, making it an excellent environment for locum tenens providers.

Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - General

Job Details:

• Provide general surgery services with approximately 5 patient encounters per shift
• Perform adult general surgery procedures in a Level 3 trauma center setting
• Perform trauma surgery as required
• Perform laparoscopic surgery including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty, and Nissen fundoplication
• Board certification required (minimum board certification eligible)
• Active Mississippi license or IMLC required to bid
• ATLS and BLS certifications required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of approximately 3 days
• Nearest airports include New Orleans, Jackson, and Gulfport