Merit Health Wesley (211-bed) is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to join an established Group in Hattiesburg, MS and develop a new location. Hospital Employed – Hospital-based Outpatient-Only Primary Care Telephone-Only Practice Call Comprehensive recruitment package MAY include:
Compensation determined by experience CME Relocation Up to $100K Medical Education Debt Assistance if qualified Commencement bonus Quality Metrics Bonus No Visa sponsorship available Merit Health Wesley is a state-of-the-art 211-bed medical facility located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The hospital is a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi. Even with these changes, one thing has—and always will—remain the same: our commitment to providing compassionate, quality healthcare for the changing needs in your life. Hattiesburg, MS is a city in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi with a nearly 45K population and home to The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University. Situated less than 2 hours from major cities (New Orleans, LA – Jackson, MS – Gulfport, MS – Mobile, AL), Hattiesburg has been long known as "The Hub City." Along with low cost of living this small family town offers cultural activities such as the Hattiesburg African American Military History Museum, the Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and a number of performing arts events at both Universities. In addition, you can enjoy Division 1 sporting events, biking trails, hunting and fishing, and top rated golf courses. please send CV to
Community Information Community Facts Population (total service area): 285,640
Hattiesburg "The Hub City" is conveniently located between the state capital of Jackson and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. In addition, both Mobile, AL and New Orleans are easily accessible. All four destinations area relatively short (roughly 100 miles or less) drive from the city.
Hattiesburg offers: College Sports and Artistic Programming Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing on Okatoma River and Paul B. Johnson State Park Biking and Hiking on the Longleaf Trace Golf Clubs & Courses Shopping in Historic Downtown Hattiesburg Points of Interest: All-American Rose Garden Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby Lauren Rogers Museum of Art Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park Lucile Parker Art Gallery Saenger Theater Weather: Average annual rainfall: . . . . . . . .60"
Average temperature in winter: . . . .60°
Average temperature in summer: . . . . . . . . . .94°
Market Data: Median household income: . . . . . . . .$40,869
Average cost of existing 3BR home: . . . . .$125,000
Average cost of a 2BR apartment: . . . . . .$650/mo.
State Income Tax: . . . . . .3-5%
Education: High Schools: . . . . .8 public/ 4 private
Middle Schools: . . . . . .7 public/ 4 private
Elementary Schools: . . . . . 18 public/ 5 private
Daycare Centers: . . . . . . . .20
Higher Education: The University of Southern Mississippi; William Carey University; Pearl River Community College; Jones County Junior College
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