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Emergency Medicine Physician at Community Health Systems summary
An Emergency Medicine Physician at Merit Health River Region provides critical care in a Level IV Trauma Center handling a high volume of emergency cases daily. They work in a multidisciplinary team environment offering 24‑hour physician coverage and specialized backup to ensure comprehensive emergency services. The role demands expertise in patient‑centered care within a technologically advanced hospital setting serving a diverse community in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Merit Health River Region Merit Health River Region is a 372‑bed Level IV Trauma Center with inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, emergency, and medical and surgical services in a customer‑focused environment. Its dedicated patient care team consists of trained medical professionals, skilled nurses, compassionate support staff and volunteers working together to provide patient‑centered care in a professional and personal environment. The hospital is a care leader, as Mississippi's first accredited Chest Pain Center and the state's first digital mammography center.
Program Highlights
Annual ED volume: 32,000
Level IV Trauma Center
14 bed ED with a 4 Bed Fast Track
24 hours of Physician coverage daily
10 hours of NP/PA coverage daily
Excellent specialty back up
EMR: Cerner
Community Overview Vicksburg is a progressive city and a rich history where you will discover a community committed to excellence. Just 45 minutes from the state capital in Jackson and just 3.5 hours to the beaches in Biloxi, Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern‑day attractions, including four world‑class casinos, upscale shopping, dining and spas.
Keywords
Emergency Medicine
Trauma Care
Patient‑Centered Care
Level IV Trauma Center
Emergency Department
Physician Coverage
Cerner EMR
Medical Services
Specialty Backup
Vicksburg Healthcare
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Merit Health River Region Merit Health River Region is a 372‑bed Level IV Trauma Center with inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, emergency, and medical and surgical services in a customer‑focused environment. Its dedicated patient care team consists of trained medical professionals, skilled nurses, compassionate support staff and volunteers working together to provide patient‑centered care in a professional and personal environment. The hospital is a care leader, as Mississippi's first accredited Chest Pain Center and the state's first digital mammography center.
Program Highlights
Annual ED volume: 32,000
Level IV Trauma Center
14 bed ED with a 4 Bed Fast Track
24 hours of Physician coverage daily
10 hours of NP/PA coverage daily
Excellent specialty back up
EMR: Cerner
Community Overview Vicksburg is a progressive city and a rich history where you will discover a community committed to excellence. Just 45 minutes from the state capital in Jackson and just 3.5 hours to the beaches in Biloxi, Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern‑day attractions, including four world‑class casinos, upscale shopping, dining and spas.
Keywords
Emergency Medicine
Trauma Care
Patient‑Centered Care
Level IV Trauma Center
Emergency Department
Physician Coverage
Cerner EMR
Medical Services
Specialty Backup
Vicksburg Healthcare
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