Elevate your Career!Merit Health River Region (361-bed) in Vicksburg, MS is seeking an excellent
Cardiovascular Surgeon to join our team. Hospital-Employed Position J1 Visa AssistanceYour
expertise is not only welcomed; it is highly valued.  Call Schedule: 10 days minimum call per
diem rate for additional daysPhysician Profile: Encouraging applications from new graduates and
seasoned Surgeons. We are seeking Board Eligible or Board Certified physicians. Remuneration
Excellence: Competitive compensation, intricately tailored based on individual experience and
training.Bonuses and Incentives: Hefty Commencement Bonus. Prestigious Physician Referral
Program-Collaborate with your esteemed peers. Holistic Benefits: Comprehensive relocation
assistance. Coverage for CME, dues, subscriptions, and the Mississippi Medical License.
Support for medical education debt. Â Merit Health River Region is a leading employer in Warren
County, with over 820 employees and 361 licensed beds. Merit Health River Region has accreditation
from The Joint Commission and Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, Accredited Chest Pain Center,
Primary PCI.Vicksburg 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  Contact Kristy Tigner to discuss!Send your cv to
[email protected]
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
- 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 ServicesÂ
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 CampusÂ
New outpatient angiography suite,
which includes 64-slice CT scanner