Urology Physician

    Posted 3 days ago
    Natchez, MS · Onsite

    Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Urologist

    Join our team as a Urologist in a respected practice with a strong reputation in the area. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a mix of in and outpatient settings.

    Job Description

    • Provide high-quality patient care in a mix of in and outpatient settings
    • Perform general urology procedures and surgeries
    • Anticipated ER Call: 10 days per month
    • Board-certified or board-eligible in Urology
    • Strong clinical and surgical skills
    • Excellent communication and patient care skills
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
    • New graduates welcome to apply

    Requirements

    • Board-certified or board-eligible in Urology

    Benefits

    • The starting salary is $50,000 to $75,000 more compared to starting medicine salaries in New Orleans
    • Cost of living is 20% lower than the aforementioned 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, a center of cotton planters and Mississippi River trade.

    Natchez is approximately 90 miles southwest of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, and about 85 miles north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is the 25th-largest city in the state.

    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 of 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 Duncan Park featuring a golf course and lighted tennis courts. North Natchez Park has outdoor basketball courts along with playground areas and a recreation center.
    • Giles Island is a private hunting reserve that schedules events 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