Summary

• Currently 2 physician practice - looking to grow the group to 4
• 1:3-1:4 Call (with addition of new physicians)
• 10-11 patients in ½ day outpatient clinic
• Covers 1 facility: Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi
  • 217 bed hospital including a 24 bed ICU (Open Units)
• In-house hospitalist 24/7
• Great collaborative and collegial physicians and administrative team

Community Information

Oxford is located in Lafayette County in the north central portion of Mississippi, approximately equidistant between St. Louis, Missouri and New Orleans, Louisiana. The City is the home of the University of Mississippi, which was established in 1848. The University has produced 24 Rhodes scholars, and is ranked among the top 30 institutions with largest endowments per student.

Nestled in the Hills of North Mississippi, Oxford is the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels. Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner made his home here and found inspiration in the people and places of Oxford and Lafayette County which he fictionalized in his Jefferson and Yoknpatawpha County. Many writers have followed in Faulkner's footsteps, making Oxford their home over the years adding to the literary reputation Oxford has become renowned for including: Larry Brown, Barry Hannah, Willie Morris and John Grisham to name a few. Touted as the "Cultural Mecca of the South", creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford's rich history, small town charm and creative community.

Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences including James Beard award-winning chef and owner of five restaurants, John Currence. From down home cooking to upscale culinary creations, Oxford is a food lover's delight. Oxford has sophisticated shops, excellent restaurants, SEC sporting events and Broadway caliber musical productions. Whether you are looking for a place of intellect or good ole sporting events, Oxford has it all.

Responsibilities

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

• Must have an M.D. or D.O.
• Must be Board Elligible or Board Certified in Pulmonology and Critical Care
• Must have or be able to attain a MS Medical License

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 502 - Physician
Facility: BMG-Oxford Hospitalist
Department: MG Oxford Pulmonology
Category: Physician
Type: Clinical Physician
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Oxford
Located in the Oxford, MS metro area