<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>1099 independent contractor model with competitive compensation</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Flexible scheduling designed to support work/life balance</li> <li>Stable, long-standing partnership with Baptist Memorial Health Care — a not-for-profit, award-winning health system</li> <li>Clinician-led organization with decades of emergency medicine operational experience</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>339-bed acute care facility serving the DeSoto County community and surrounding region</li> <li>Part of Baptist Memorial Health Care, one of the premier health systems in the nation, providing access to a broad subspecialty referral network</li> <li>Comprehensive Heart Program on campus, supporting high-acuity cardiovascular cases in the ED</li> <li>Extensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services available as a resource for complex patient dispositions</li> <li>Women's Center with international "Designated Baby-Friendly" birth facility recognition — the first in the Baptist Memorial system to receive this distinction (2018)</li> <li>On-campus Cancer Center expanding the scope of oncologic patient encounters</li> <li>Nearly 2,000 employees representing a full range of medical specialties — robust consultative support available</li> <li>Recognized as a top-performing hospital with multiple quality outcome awards</li> <li>Not-for-profit mission-driven facility with institutional stability and long-term partnership history</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Mississippi medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including high-acuity cardiac and obstetric presentations given the facility's service lines</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>