General Surgeon Opportunity - Hattiesburg, MS

Merit Health Wesley is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Surgeon to join an established surgical team in vibrant Hattiesburg, Mississippi. This hospital-employed opportunity is ideal for a surgeon seeking a high-volume, collaborative practice environment with access to advanced surgical technology and comprehensive support.

Opportunity Highlights

• Established Practice Environment: Join two experienced, community-based general surgeons who share call and cross-coverage.
• Clinical Scope: Focus on core "bread-and-butter" general surgery. Subspecialty interests (such as Colorectal Surgery) are welcomed, provided the physician maintains a strong commitment to bread-and-butter general surgery.
• Advanced Technology: Access to the da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System
• Call Schedule: 1:3 combined call coverage covering General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, and Level III Trauma at a single hospital facility.
• Candidate Profile: Open to both experienced practicing surgeons and new graduates/fellows. Visa candidates (J-1 / H-1B) are eligible to apply.

Compensation & Benefits Package

• Competitive Base Salary with wRVU productivity incentives
• 3 Year Employment Agreement
• Commencement Bonus & Relocation Assistance
• Medical Education Loan Repayment Assistance
• Comprehensive Malpractice Coverage (including tail coverage)
• Full health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits package

About the Hospital

Merit Health Wesley is a 211-bed acute care hospital located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, emergency care, and specialty services to residents of South Mississippi. Merit Health Wesley continues to evolve to meet the changing healthcare needs of the region while maintaining a commitment to compassionate, quality care.

Community

Hattiesburg is a regional hub in southern Mississippi with a population of approximately 45,000 and is home to The University of Southern Mississippi. Known as “The Hub City,” Hattiesburg offers a low cost of living, access to major Gulf Coast and regional cities, and cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, and historic landmarks.

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 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 50+ acute-care hospitals and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

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