Community Health Systems

Orthopedic Surgery Position in Mississippi

Natchez, MS

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Merit Health Natchez is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon in Natchez, Mississippi.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
  • General orthopedics
  • Dedicated block time with 24/7 anesthesia
  • High volume, quick ramp-up
  • A full range of specialized services, including joint replacement, sports medicine, and advanced diagnostic testing
  • Joining a well-established group with a reputation for excellence in the community
  • Shared call with an experienced team
  • Office space available
  • Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
  • Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
  • Strong clinical and administrative support with experienced APC staff
  • Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support added as volume grows
  • Open to new graduates and experienced surgeons
  • Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
  • J1 visa support IS available at this location

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

  • Generous compensation with bonus incentives
  • Relocation assistance
  • Commencement bonus
  • Medical loan repayment assistance
  • Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
  • Malpractice
  • Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
  • Paid CME time with annual allowance
  • Personal time off (PTO)

MERIT HEALTH NATCHEZ - Quality Healthcare.

Merit Health Natchez is a 179-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital serving patients across five Mississippi counties and two Louisiana parishes, a region locally known as the Miss-Lou. We are deeply committed to the community, supporting local organizations, education, and cultural events.

Our mission is to help people get well and live healthier by delivering safe, high-quality care, fostering strong patient relationships, and providing value to the communities we serve. Our vision is to offer essential healthcare services that meet the needs of a growing population and to be recognized as the medical center of choice by patients, physicians, and staff. At Merit Health Natchez, physicians have the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, well-resourced environment while making a meaningful impact on the health of the region.

NATCHEZ, MS - Where Community Feels Like Home.

Natchez, Mississippi is a picturesque, historic river city that offers physicians a rare combination of professional opportunity and a high quality of life. Located on the Mississippi River, Natchez is known for its rich history, antebellum architecture, vibrant arts and cultural scene, and strong sense of community. The area provides a slower pace of life with affordable living, minimal traffic, and family-friendly neighborhoods, while still offering access to modern amenities and recreational opportunities like boating, fishing, and hiking. Physicians in Natchez can enjoy meaningful patient relationships in a close-knit community while experiencing the charm of small-town Southern living.

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.

Location Insights

  • A-

    Cost of Living

  • B

    Commute

  • B-

    Access to Restaurants

  • C+

    Overall

  • C

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • C

    Access to Parks

  • Total Population

    14,380

  • Median Rent

    $736

  • Median Home Value

    $111,100

  • Median Income

    $31,800

Posted January 15, 2026

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