Pediatric Opportunity in MS - J1 Visa Assistance

Merit Health River Region (361-bed) in Vicksburg, MS is recruiting a Board Eligible/Certified Pediatrician for our rural health clinic.  Currently have 4 Pediatricians and 1 hospitalist Pediatrician.  Newborn Delivery is required. Call is 1 weekend every 6 weeks; 1 day of call a week.Comprehensive Financial Package may include the following: Competitive Salary Medical Education Debt Assistance Residency/Fellowship Stipend (if applicable) Relocation expenses CME Vacation, health, dental, vision benefits Licensure, Dues, SubscriptionsVicksburg is known for the following: Lively art galleries, riverside murals, and beautiful historic monuments A thriving arts and culture scene and is accompanied by an array of modern entertainment, dining, and shopping opportunities. Nearby forests and rivers are filled with wildlife, cabin stays, and plenty of hiking/biking trails Four world-class casinos, eclectic boutiques, and live music Enjoy weekend getaways to some of the most popular attractions that are all within a 2- 4 hour drive, such as: Memphis, TN – 251 miles Baton Rouge, LA – 146 miles New Orleans – 207 miles Jackson, MS – 46 miles Little Rock, AR – 224 miles J1 Visa Sponsorship Available Additional Information: - Specialty: Pediatrician - Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183 - Contact: Kristy Tigner 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