Emergency Medicine Opportunity in Flowood, MS

Merit Health River Oaks is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our established Emergency Medicine Program. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-focused environment with strong clinical support and access to advanced resources. At Merit Health river Oaks, you’ll be part of Community Health Systems, a national network of regional hospitals with a shared mission to deliver high-quality care where it’s needed most — close to home.Program Highlights

• Approximately 25,000 annual Emergency Department visits
• 110-bed hospital
• 19 Emergency Department beds
• Level III Trauma Center
• 24-hour physician coverage
• 12-hour NP/PA coverage
• EMR system: Cerner

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients presenting with a broad range of acute conditions
• Perform patient evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning
• Stabilize and manage emergent and urgent medical conditions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and specialists
• Ensure accurate and timely EMR documentation
• Adhere to hospital policies, clinical protocols, and quality standards
• Support patient safety and patient satisfaction initiatives

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Current Mississippi medical license or eligibility for licensure
• Strong clinical, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented emergency care environment

Comprehensive Financial Package May Include

• Competitive compensation
• Commencement bonus
• Residency/Fellowship stipend
• Annual CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licenses, dues, and subscriptions
• Vacation benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Apply today.

About the Hospital

Merit Health River Oaks is a 160-bed acute care hospital located in Flowood, Mississippi. The hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including preventive, diagnostic, surgical, and rehabilitative care. Services include advanced imaging, minimally invasive surgery, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs delivered by a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Community

Flowood is a growing suburb of Jackson, Mississippi, located in Rankin County. The area has experienced significant residential and commercial development and is home to many healthcare practices. With strong schools, parks, recreational facilities, and year-round community events, Flowood offers a family-friendly lifestyle with convenient access to the greater Jackson area.

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 13 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, 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.