The Doctor Looking for a Job in Mississippi                   

The physician looking for an opportunity in Mississippi has a great deal of flexibility.  Physician jobs in Mississippi can meet goals of both a financial and lifestyle nature.  Mississippi can offer many different physician opportunities with compensation and benefits to match. Once you have outlined your goals as a doctor, we can help you find the job that best fits your needs.  

Mississippi is a wonderful state with many physician opportunities in both urban and rural areas.  The amenities offered by Mississippi vary with regards to location; you can live near the big cities like Jackson, Brandon, Meridian or Historic Natchez and still be only an hour from Biloxi, the coast and the beaches.  The climate is great and allows for outdoor activities year round.  Cultural and educational opportunities abound throughout Mississippi and we have great state schools like Mississippi State and the University of Mississippi.  We are Southerners and are very familiar with the entire State of Mississippi and can help direct you to areas that will fulfill your needs as a physician as well as your recreational or cultural needs.  

We have contracts with over 100 hospitals and practices in the State of Mississippi.  Even if these hospitals or practices do not currently have an opportunity advertised, they often have quiet searches in place for quality candidates.  Once we have determined what type of practice you are interested in, we will work to find the right position for you.

Licensing for a physician in Mississippi is not as difficult as say, Florida, New York or Texas.  You need a few months to complete the licensing process.  A step- by-step outline is listed by the A.M.A.  \or you can contact the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, 2600 Insurance Center Drive, Suite 200-B Jackson, MS 39216; telephone (601)987-3079.

Malpractice in Mississippi is somewhat of an issue but fortunately, our state legislature is working on it and reform is not far off.  Our low level of managed care infiltration more than make up for this.  As malpractice reform is winding its way through the legislature, we hope that any issues will only get better. In addition, Mississippi boasts no state income tax, lower cost of living, fabulous amenities, and a great climate.  The specific opportunity particulars (compensation, call, vacation just to name a few) should all be factored into your decision.  

Please feel free to call Dr. Stephen Sheldon at 800-378-7178 or 305-987-1930 or e-mail drsteve@vail.net with any questions you may have about your potential physician job opportunity in Mississippi.

Our firm has placed physicians in the nation for the following specialties: Allergy and Immunology , Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Critical Care, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Maternal/Fetal Health,  Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology, OB/GYN, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics, Occupational Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Orthopaedic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPlastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rheumatology, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Urgent Care, Urology, Vascular Surgery, and Woman's Health.