Neurosurgeon Needed: Develop New Elective Practice in SE College Town
Updated 9/17/26
6051 US Highway 49, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401, United States
Physician
Surgery-Neurosurgery
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Forrest Health System is seeking to add a board-certified Neurosurgeon to its Neurological Care Team. This role would include inpatient neurology services within the Forrest Health System and aid the current rapidly expanding inpatient Neurology practice.
Benefits
- Production bonus opportunities
- Training stipends available
- Relocation assistance provided
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
- Paid sick time (8 hours accrued monthly)
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
Job Responsibilities
The practice is seeking a fifth partner to support continued growth and expand elective services across a 500,000+ population catchment area. With strong regional demand and limited competition, the incoming surgeon will have the opportunity to quickly build a thriving practice.
The group utilizes a separated trauma/hospital and elective care model, improving work-life balance and eliminating home call burden. The balance of emergent and elective cases can be tailored to candidate preference.
Position Highlights:
• Established 4-physician group adding a 5th due to growth
• Immediate patient volume and strong community demand
• Customizable mix of trauma and elective cases
• In-house coverage model — no home call
• Large regional referral base (19 counties)
• Facility Highlights – Forrest General Hospital:
• 545-bed regional referral center
• Level II Trauma Center (only one in the region)
• 50-bed ICU with 24/7 intensivist coverage
• Dedicated Trauma Service with 6 in-house trauma surgeons
• Established Hospitalist program
• Advanced technology including:
• Zeiss microscopes (Kinevo)
• Stryker Navigation
• Edge Radiosurgery System
Community Overview – Hattiesburg, MS:
Known as the “Hub City,” Hattiesburg offers the amenities of a mid-sized city with small-town charm and a strong regional economy.
• Home to The University of Southern Mississippi
• William Carey University (including College of Osteopathic Medicine)
• Strong nursing and medical education programs
• Major medical hub for South Mississippi
• Diverse culture and high quality of life
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