Physician - Nephrologist - Meridian, MS

Ochsner Health is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible Nephrologist to do both clinic and hospital consults / inpatient management.

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties.

It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Southeastern United States.

Ochsner Rush is a 215-bed acute care hospital located in Meridian, MS. A multi-specialty clinic attached to Ochsner Rush Hospital that represents an array of medical specialties;

The Specialty Hospital of Meridian, a 49-bed LTAC hospital; Five critical access hospitals located in Union, Quitman, Morton and DeKalb MS and Butler, AL and more than 25 Family Practice clinic locations which serve as excellent referral sources.

• Details of the Position : General or fellowship trained nephrologists are encouraged to apply* Active clinical practice with large referral base
• 1 physician at Rush and 1 physician within our community Nephrology group that takes call.* Call coverage to be discussed.
• Adult Hospitalist Program in place for more than 20 years.* Goal is to build our own Nephrologist group and dialysis program in the future*
• Our system offers a full range of services for patients with acute and chronic kidneys diseases, including Interventional Nephrology and outpatient hemodialysis *Compensation and Benefits : Salary is commensurate with experience and training* Paid vacation, holidays and CME* Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance* Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social and mental health* Retirement options (401k, 403b, and 457b)* Relocation assistance* Malpractice and tail insurance*Why Choose Ochsner Health : Flexible schedules to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Integrated health care delivery model with multi-specialty collaboration, large internal referral network and innovative resources dedicated to improving patient care and your ease of practice.
• Physician-led organization that ensures our providers are given the tools and support needed to care for patients.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, physician leadership and community service.* EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the health system to enhance flexibility in patient management.
• Our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is demonstrated by hiring a workforce that celebrates individual uniqueness among people and cultures.

We focus our efforts in key areas that correlate back to our core values of Patient First, Compassion, Integrity, Inclusivity, Excellence and Teamwork.

Calling Meridian, MS home : *A mid-sized town of about 45 to 50,000. Located on two interstates, it is centrally located and is close to several major cities including New Orleans, LA (3 hours);

Jackson, MS (1.5 hours); Birmingham, AL (2.5 hours); Atlanta, GA (4 hours); and the beaches of Gulf Shores, AL (3.5 hours).

It is a very family Oriented community with conservative values, a low cost of Living, low crime rate and excellent school options.

Our beautiful year-round warm weather allows for multiple outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hiking, boating, running, hunting and Horseback riding.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.