Emergency Medicine Physician In Southaven, MS

Job Description

Join a stable, high-performing emergency medicine team at a large, well-respected community hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. TeamHealth is seeking an EM physician to join our team at Baptist Memorial Hospital -DeSoto, located just minutes from Memphis, Tennessee.

Opportunity Overview

• Serve in a high-volume community emergency department with a diverse, high-acuity patient population
• Level III trauma center with strong specialty backup
• Flexible scheduling with physician + advanced practice clinician coverage
• Scribes available to support efficient documentation 
• Supportive clinical environment with strong nursing, radiology, and specialty services
• Epic EMR
• 1099 independent contractor status
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Access to TeamHealth’s national network, physician leadership pathways, and CME resources 

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency care in a fast-paced environment
• Manage a broad range of emergency presentations and procedures
• Work collaboratively with APCs, nurses, and hospital leadership
• Participate in quality initiatives and performance improvement efforts
• Support TeamHealth’s commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety

About Baptist Memorial Hospital – DeSoto

• 339-bed acute care hospital serving Southaven and the greater DeSoto County region 
• Part of the Baptist Memorial Health Care system, one of the region’s most respected health systems 
• Recognized as a Top Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report 
• Comprehensive specialty services including cardiology, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, and trauma support
• Convenient location near Memphis offering access to professional sports, dining, and entertainment

Apply today to learn more.

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Benefits

- Clinician-led organization with decades of emergency medicine experience
- Stable, long-standing partnerships with Baptist Memorial Health Care facilities
- 1099 independent contractor model with competitive compensation
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance

Facility

Founded in 1988, Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto is a 339-bed acute care facility providing a wide range of care services to the community it serves. This facility is known for its Comprehensive Heart Program, extensive Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Women's Center and Cancer Center and continues to be recognized as a top performing hospital well-awarded for quality outcomes. In 2018, the facility's Women's Center received prestigious international recognition as a "Designated Baby-Friendly" birth facility, the first hospital in the Baptist Memorial Health Care system to receive the award. This not-for-profit facility is comprised of nearly 2000 employees, representing a full range of medical specialties. This facility is a part of the Baptist Memorial Health Care system, one of the premier health systems in the nation and an award-winning network dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care.

About the City

Located on the Tennessee and Mississippi border, Southaven is a large community that boasts ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, excellent shopping, local eateries and more. The surrounding region is home to a number of nearby lakes, including Arkabutla Lake and Mud Lake, both of which offer affordable lakefront properties and opportunities for boating, fishing, water sports and more. When you're not enjoying your lakeside retreat, make the short 20 minute drive to Memphis for world-famous barbecue, professional sporting events, live music, museums and much more!

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