Family Practice - With OB Physician

Family Medicine Physician with Obstetrics Fellowship

Join our thriving outpatient clinic in the welcoming and vibrant community of Natchez, Mississippi. We are seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Family Medicine Physician with an Obstetrics Fellowship to enhance our well-established clinic, which has a strong community reputation and a loyal patient base.

Job Description

• Must have an obstetrics fellowship in family medicine
• Access to a full range of specialists within the healthcare system
• Onboarding and outreach support provided with strong clinical staff
• Open to new graduates; experience preferred
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training

Requirements

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Family Medicine with an Obstetrics Fellowship

Benefits

• The starting salary is $50,000 to $75,000 more compared to starting OBGYN medicine salaries in New Orleans
• Cost of living is 20% lower than nearby metropolitan areas, providing significant purchasing power

Community Overview

Natchez is the county seat and only city of Adams County, Mississippi, with a total population of 15,792 (as of the 2010 census). Located on the Mississippi River across from Vidalia in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, Natchez was a prominent city in the antebellum years, serving as a center for cotton planters and Mississippi River trade.

The employer is a 179-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive array of medical services to patients in five Mississippi counties and two Louisiana parishes, known locally as the Miss-Lou. We are committed to our community and proud to provide participation and financial support for civic organizations, charities, education, and community and cultural events.

Closest Major City

• 77.2 miles to Baton Rouge, LA
• 268.1 miles to Houston, TX

Colleges and Universities

• Alcorn State University (about 27 miles; Alcorn State, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,479)
• Copiah-Lincoln Community College (about 59 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)
• Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 71 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
• Southern University and A & M College (about 73 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
• Hinds Community College (about 75 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
• Louisiana Delta Community College (about 76 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
• Baton Rouge Community College (about 78 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)

Recreation

• Schedule a play date and breathe the fresh air in Natchez and Adams County, where recreation options range from hunting and fishing to golf and tennis.
• Outdoor recreation is easy to find in the 192,000-acre Homochitto National Forest, while Natchez State Park offers amenities like a lake for boating and fishing, cabins, camping, a playground, picnic pavilion, and nature trail.
• Multiple water recreation options are available in the Natchez area thanks to Concordia Lake and Lake St. John.
• The Natchez Parks & Recreation Department maintains several outdoor areas, including 213-acre Duncan Park that features a golf course, eight lighted tennis courts, and three lighted youth baseball fields. North Natchez Park has 10 outdoor basketball courts along with playground areas and a recreation center.
• Giles Island is a private hunting reserve that schedules events and outings for hunters. Fishing is usually excellent on area lakes such as the one in Natchez State Park.

Shopping

• Natchez Mall
• Franklin Street Antique Mall and Natchez General Store
• Darby's
• Old South Trading Post
• The Towers Collection