Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto in Southaven, Mississippi is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its established emergency medicine program at a 339-bed acute care facility that is part of the Baptist Memorial Health Care system — one of the premier health networks in the nation. This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement with competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the backing of a clinician-led organization with decades of emergency medicine experience. The facility's reputation for quality outcomes, its nationally recognized Women's Center, and its comprehensive service lines make this a compelling opportunity for an EM physician seeking a stable, high-resource community practice in the greater Memphis metro area.
Perks and Benefits
- 1099 independent contractor model with competitive compensation
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Flexible scheduling designed to support work/life balance
- Stable, long-standing partnership with Baptist Memorial Health Care — a not-for-profit, award-winning health system
- Clinician-led organization with decades of emergency medicine operational experience
Practice Highlights
- 339-bed acute care facility serving the DeSoto County community and surrounding region
- Part of Baptist Memorial Health Care, one of the premier health systems in the nation, providing access to a broad subspecialty referral network
- Comprehensive Heart Program on campus, supporting high-acuity cardiovascular cases in the ED
- Extensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services available as a resource for complex patient dispositions
- Women's Center with international "Designated Baby-Friendly" birth facility recognition — the first in the Baptist Memorial system to receive this distinction (2018)
- On-campus Cancer Center expanding the scope of oncologic patient encounters
- Nearly 2,000 employees representing a full range of medical specialties — robust consultative support available
- Recognized as a top-performing hospital with multiple quality outcome awards
- Not-for-profit mission-driven facility with institutional stability and long-term partnership history
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Mississippi medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including high-acuity cardiac and obstetric presentations given the facility's service lines
About the Community
Southaven is the largest city in DeSoto County and sits just south of Memphis, Tennessee, offering physicians the lifestyle advantages of a growing suburban community with immediate access to a major metropolitan area. Residents enjoy a low cost of living relative to comparable metro markets, highly regarded public and private schools, and a wide range of dining, entertainment, and cultural amenities anchored by proximity to Memphis. The area's mild four-season climate, access to the Mississippi River, and strong sense of community make it an attractive destination for physicians relocating with families or seeking a stable long-term home base.