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Physician - Emergency Medicine | Natchez Community Hospital
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Natchez, Mississippi, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/26/15
  • 101 Bed Facility
  • 17,000 Annual ED Volume
  • 10 Bed ED
  • Level IV Trauma Center
  • Single Physician Coverage (6a-6p; 6p-6a)
  • MEDHOST EMR Documentation System
  • Paid Malpractice with Tail
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Free & Discounted CME
  • BC in EM, IM or FP
  • ABMS & AOBMS Board Certifications Accepted
  • ACLS Required / ATLS & PALS Strongly Preferred
  • *Will accept H-1B and J-1 Visa candidates *

Hospital Physician Partners, an emergency medicine management organization that has transformed EDs into community assets for more than 30 years, is currently seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Natchez Community Hospital in Natchez, MS. Natchez is a 101-bed acute care facility that is fully accredited by the State of Mississippi and the Joint Commission. Natchez Community is partially owned by physicians and has more than 60 independent physicians representing more than 25 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital had more than 24,000 patient interactions in 2011.

Natchez Community Hospital Recognition:

  • United States Military Seven Seas Award
  • 2009 Pharmacy Director of the Year Small Hospitals.
  • 2010 Most Outstanding Pharmacy Department
  • Natchez Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
  • Outstanding Quality Award AMI Appropriate Core Measures
  • Joint Commission Top Performer 2010 Key Quality Measures

ED Volume: 15-25k

Program Census: N/A

This rich culturally southern living community of Natchez is located on the historic Mississippi River; the largest drainage system in North America. Natchez community is located in Adams County with population of approximately 15,672 residents. Natchez is also conveniently located just 90 miles southwest of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, and 85 miles north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Due to its close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Natchez’s climate is generally humid and subtropical with hot humid summers and mild to cool winters, making it a great destination for countless outdoor activities.

Natchez has a vast amount of diverse year around events. Which some of the area’s best wildlife watching, including superb birding and alligator sighting, can be found at the Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge and St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge. For the adventure seeking individuals, enjoy the 3rd week of October the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race, voted Best Festival in Mississippi, a hot air balloon race and world renowned musical acts. For individuals seeking a laid back setting, take part in the most anticipated three-day event in Natchez at the Food & Wine Festival Wine and cheese tastings. The event centers a memorable experience of some of the region’s most prominent chefs and restaurants, to indulge in the finest of food, wine, and entertainment.

Natchez’s community has several remarkable clay artists that provide pottery classes and galley events year round. Indulge in several clay events for women connection in the community, hand building projects, and family and children clay teaching events. Natchez has a deep rooted historic Native American culture. Explore the Native American culture events for the family such as the Krewe of Indians Mardi Gras Parade and the Krewe of Phoenix Mardi Gras Parade. Visit the Natchez Pilgrimage, where you can tour some of the area’s best-preserved mansions and estates in the nation. Absorb the community’s history of Native American culture by visiting the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians; or explore the city’s explosive link to the civil rights movement at the NAPAC Museum or the Forks in the Road historical marker, once a prominent exchange for the American slave trade.