Cardiology Physician

General Cardiologist

Join our team as a General Cardiologist in a charming community known for its rich musical heritage and vibrant local economy. Cleveland, Mississippi, has been recognized by Southern Living and Smithsonian Magazine as one of the best small towns in the South, offering a unique blend of small-town charm and university-town vibe.

Job Description

• Recruiting a BC/BE General Cardiologist to join our employed medical staff.
• Hospital employment with a solo physician needed to rebuild our service line.
• Enjoy working in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• The clinic is conveniently located on the hospital campus.
• We are not a trauma center, and the call is reasonable; 10 days per month.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Cardiology.

Compensation and Housing

• The starting salary is $50,000 to $75,000 more compared to starting salaries in Memphis, TN. Coupled with a cost of living that is 20% lower than the aforementioned metropolitan areas, this provides significant purchasing power to build your dream home, pay off school loans, and retire early.
• A lovely ranch-style home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is available for $136,500.

Community Overview

Cleveland is a quaint community that prides itself on its locally owned economy and is home to Delta State University.

Employer Overview

The employer is a 150+ bed acute care hospital that includes a 35-bed nursing home, 12 swing beds, and 12 geriatric beds. The Medical Center provides medical services to the people of the county and surrounding areas. As a healthcare leader in the community, the hospital offers a host of services such as a 24-hour emergency department, outpatient imaging, women's services, wound care, urology, orthopedics, pediatric dental, and behavioral health services. The hospital campus also includes two medical office buildings and an outpatient rehabilitation facility that offers adult and pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy as well as aquatic therapy.

Closest Major City

• 105 miles to Memphis, TN
• 226 miles to Birmingham, AL
• 228 miles to Baton Rouge, LA
• 264 miles to New Orleans, LA
• 282 miles to Nashville, TN

Colleges and Universities

• Delta State University (Full-time enrollment: 3,304)
• Mississippi Delta Community College (about 25 miles; Moorhead, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,100)
• Mississippi Valley State University (about 28 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
• Coahoma Community College (about 37 miles; Clarksdale, MS; FT enrollment: 2,284)
• University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 64 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
• Holmes Community College (about 72 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
• Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 75 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
• University of Mississippi (about 81 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)

Recreation

• Hunting and fishing opportunities abound in the area with seven lakes for fishermen to try their luck with an array of fish.
• Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge is an important habitat for waterfowl, bird watching, and seasonal hunting.
• Several local golf courses are available.
• Cleveland's Park Commission maintains 12 local parks, including Bear Pen Park with a modern baseball complex.
• There are strong athletic programs in the city for both children and adults, including baseball, softball, football, basketball, soccer, swimming, and volleyball.

Shopping

• The downtown shopping district has earned the nickname "Shopping Mecca of the Delta," featuring unique gift shops, fashionable clothing stores, and great places to eat.
• Delta Square
• H Squared Boutique
• Greenville Mall