Pediatrics Opportunity in Scenic Natchez, MS

Merit Health Natchez is seeking a compassionate, Board Eligible or Board Certified Pediatrician to join a thriving, well-established private practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who is committed to delivering high-quality care in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

Opportunity Details:

• Outpatient and inpatient to include newborn care

• Light call rotation - typically around 7--10 days/month
• Established team of 3 board-certified pediatricians + experienced midlevel support
• Deliver care to a growing community with approximately 500 births annually
• Clinic procedures optional and tailored to your scope of training and interests
• No C-section attendance required

Practice Highlights:

• Average patient volume of 25-30 per day
• Collaborative environment with strong focus on quality, continuity, and teamwork
• Access to DaVinci Xi robotic technology
• Hospital EMR : Medhost | Clinic EMR: eMD

Comprehensive recruitment package MAY include:

• Competitive salary

• Medical education debt assistance

• Full benefits, including life, health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K, medical licensure, and CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance

**Why Merit Health Natchez? As a 179-bed, physician-partially-owned hospital, **Merit Health Natchez is deeply committed to the well-being of both patients and providers. You'll be part of a team that’s embedded in the heart of the Miss-Lou region—supporting civic, cultural, and community initiatives.

In 2024, Merit Health Natchez played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 104,000 patient encounters across its hospital, and other outpatient sites of care. More than $29 million in charity and uncompensated care was provided for the community's most vulnerable and have resources to help them secure medications and medical support devices. The impact Merit Health Natchez has in the community is vital, with an overall $66 million community benefit in 2024 as well as more than $5.5 million in tax payments and the $29.8 million in payroll that ripples across the local economy.

A Great Place to Practice Pediatrics

• Family-Friendly Community: Safe, welcoming, and perfect for raising children—with great schools and close-knit neighborhoods.
• Historic Charm & Scenic Beauty: Nestled along the Mississippi River, Natchez offers stunning views, antebellum homes, and Southern hospitality.
• Affordable Living: Enjoy a low cost of living and short commutes, giving you more time for family and the things you love.
• Vibrant Local Life: Year-round festivals, outdoor recreation, and a growing food scene keep life outside the clinic engaging and fun.
• Strong Community Connections: Build meaningful, long-term relationships with your patients in a town that truly values its physicians.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.