Physician - Emergency Medicine - Forrest General Hospital - Full Time
Hattiesburg, MS, United States
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Facility Information: Forest General Hospital is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It is a 547 bed, Level II Trauma Center. It is part of larger system Forrest Health Hospitals that also services the surrounding community hospitals. Featured specialty services include behavioral health and addiction services, cancer, emergency, trauma, heart, vascular, orthopedics, neurosurgery, surgery and women's and children's services. In addition to Forrest General Hospital, Forrest Health hospitals include: Highland Community Hospital, Picayune; Jefferson Davis Community Hospital & Extended Care Facility, Prentiss; Marion General Hospital, Columbia; Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home, Poplarville; Perry County General Hospital, Richton; and Walthall General Hospital, Tylertown.
Job Details
9 ED Obs Beds
12 Hours of Day-Time APC coverage with back-up Telehealth hospitalist coverage
12 Hours of Night Time Telehealth APC coverage with back-up Telehealth hospitalist coverage
Community Description Hattiesburg:
Hattiesburg, MS, known as the ‘Hub City’ of the South, is located halfway between Mississippi’s premiere Gulf Coast and its’ state capital of Jackson. US Conference of Mayors named Hattiesburg one of two “Most Livable” cities in the nation. Latest census shows Hattiesburg’s population of ~47,000 and is the fifth most populated city in the state of Mississippi out of 423 cities. However, despite its’ size, the Hub City is geographically compressed to minimize reasonable commute time from most anywhere in local Forrest, Lamar or Jones Counties. Hattiesburg provides a small-town atmosphere, yet provides numerous recreational opportunities in local proximity. It's a welcoming community where people want to get to know one another, as outsiders would agree that the city’s hospitality is impeccable. Hattiesburg welcomes people from all walks of life, especially individuals living with a disability. The city works diligently with the American Disabilities Assn. to ensure access for all. Hattiesburg’s cost of living is lower than the US average at ~78.3, indices based on a US average of 100. The city boasts an array of numerous restaurants, covering abundant types of cuisines. The city proudly offers a college-town atmosphere, vibrant art scene, and a rich tradition of blues music, all within an hour-and-a-half to New Orleans. Hattiesburg is also 30 miles south of Laurel, MS, setting of HGTV’s nationally-recognized “Hometown” television show.
Academically, all age levels of the school system provide an excellent education. The administrations of our school systems strive to educate all students to become productive citizens of a dynamic, global community. Hattiesburg is also rich in opportunities for those who wish to further their education. Hattiesburg is home of a Carnegie R1 research institution, the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). A Christian college, William Carey University (WCU), is within local driving distance. Pearl River Community College, highly-ranked nationally, has a Hattiesburg campus, with the main campus less than an hour’s drive.
You may peruse more of the city’s amenities at https://www.hattiesburgms.com/.
Forrest General Hospital boasts a 547-bed, Level II Regional Trauma Center and hospital system, Forrest Health. Forrest General Hospital (FGH) is the flagship hospital of Forrest Health, a network of nine hospitals and clinics across 19 counties in South Mississippi. Featured specialty services areas include behavioral health and addiction services, cancer services, emergency and trauma services, heart and vascular services, orthopedics and neurosurgery services, surgery, and women and children’s services.
Forrest General Hospital has been a leader in medical excellence in South Mississippi for over 70 years. The mission of FGH is to advance the practice of medicine through education, unparalleled commitment, world class services, with emphasis in caring for its’ patients.
Positions are available for Entry-level, Junior/mid-level, and Senior candidates. FGH influences its’ employees to progressively achieve business and performance goals by offering the right environment, proving to motivate and energize our staff.