Merit Health River Oaks is seeking a BC/BE Interventional Cardiologist to join an established, high-performing cardiovascular practice in Flowood, Mississippi, the medical hub of the state.

This is an employed succession opportunity designed for long-term growth and immediate volume. The incoming physician will step directly into an active, mature patient panel, while absorbing existing group capacity. You will walk into an established referral network and procedural schedule without the need to build a patient base from scratch.

Practice & Position Overview

• Employment Model: Full-time hospital-employed position.
• Procedural Scope: Inpatient and outpatient cardiac catheterizations, coronary angioplasty and stenting, peripheral interventions, Doppler studies, echocardiography, EKG, stress testing, and outpatient telemetry monitoring. Opportunity for structural heart procedures.
• Call Schedule: 1:3 call rotation
• Mentorship & Onboarding: Welcoming both experienced cardiologists and fellowship-trained new graduates. Senior colleagues provide dedicated mentorship and clinical collaboration.

Clinical & Facility Infrastructure

• Advanced Cardiac Catheterization Facilities: 2 fully equipped cardiac cath labs on-site at Merit Health River Oaks, with access to an additional lab at our affiliated facility.
• On-Site Diagnostics & Support: On-site stress lab, inpatient cardiothoracic surgery backup, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging located on campus.
• Dedicated Modern Clinic: 8 exam rooms located less than a half mile from the hospital campus.
• Advanced Practice Provider Support: 1 clinic-dedicated NP and 1 hospital-dedicated NP to streamline patient management, triage, and rounding, with additional APP support added as panel volume grows.
• Cutting-Edge Technology & Documentation: Dragon dictation and Suki AI scribes available to minimize administrative burden and maximize patient-facing time.
• EMR: Athena in the Clinic & Cerner in the Hospital.
• Outreach & Referral Support: Direct physician outreach teams (DPOs) and an extensive, loyal network of 12 employed primary care providers funneling consistent patient volume.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

• Competitive base salary with wRVU productivity incentives
• Comprehensive commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Optional medical education loan repayment assistance
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage, including tail coverage
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and CME allowance

Community Highlights: Flowood & the Jackson Metro

• Flowood offers the safety, community warmth, and convenience of an affluent suburb situated in the state's primary healthcare and economic corridor.
• Top-Tier Education: Flowood is zoned for the nationally acclaimed Rankin County School District, consistently ranked among the top public-school systems in Mississippi and recognized nationally for academic and athletic excellence.
• Exceptional Affordability: Benefit from the cost of living significantly below the national average and favorable property taxes, allowing your compensation to go substantially further.
• Recreation & Outdoor Life: Immediate proximity to the 33,000-acre Ross Barnett Reservoir offers year-round boating, fishing, sailing, waterfront dining, and miles of shaded walking/cycling trails.
• Healthcare Capital: As part of Mississippi's medical core, the region features advanced specialty care, research hubs, and teaching facilities, providing a sophisticated professional peer group.
• Convenient Travel: Minutes from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN), offering easy non-stop flights to major hubs (Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Houston).

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Mississippi.
• Note: J-1 visa waivers and H-1B sponsorships are not available for this position.

Interested in learning more?

Contact: kristy_tigner@chs.net