Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto in Southaven, Mississippi is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — to join its established emergency team at a 339-bed acute care facility that is consistently recognized for quality outcomes and clinical excellence. The hospital is part of Baptist Memorial Health Care, one of the premier health systems in the nation, offering the stability and resources of a large regional network with the community feel of a high-performing suburban campus. Competitive rates with a recent increase and a signing bonus based on experience make this an immediately attractive opportunity for the right candidate.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation rates with a recent upward adjustment
- Signing bonus based on experience level
- Opportunity for performance-based bonus
- Paid time off and dedicated holiday pay
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work/life balance
Practice Highlights
- 339-bed acute care facility with a broad range of inpatient and outpatient service lines
- Part of Baptist Memorial Health Care, an award-winning regional health system with deep subspecialty resources and system-wide support
- Comprehensive Heart Program on campus, providing access to cardiology consultation and cardiac services
- Extensive Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services integrated into the facility
- Women's Center with international "Designated Baby-Friendly" birth facility recognition — the first in the Baptist Memorial system to receive this distinction (2018)
- Dedicated Cancer Center on campus, supporting oncology consultation and multidisciplinary care
- Nearly 2,000 employees representing the full spectrum of medical specialties, ensuring robust subspecialty backup for emergency cases
- Not-for-profit mission-driven organization with a track record of top-performing quality outcome awards
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or experience
- Active Mississippi state licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a busy acute care community emergency department
- Experience level will inform signing bonus structure — new graduates and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply
About the Community
Southaven is the third-largest city in Mississippi and sits in DeSoto County, directly on the Tennessee border — placing clinicians within 20 minutes of downtown Memphis, Tennessee, with access to a major metropolitan area's dining, entertainment, sports, and international airport. DeSoto County consistently ranks among Mississippi's fastest-growing counties, offering highly rated public schools, affordable housing, and a family-friendly suburban lifestyle. The region combines Southern hospitality and low cost of living with the cultural and recreational amenities of a major metro corridor, making it an appealing destination for clinicians at any career stage.