Description

Job Description

Step Into a Thriving, Established Practice at Merit Health Wesley - Hattiesburg

Merit Health Wesley, Hattiesburg's trusted leader in advanced cardiovascular care, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join our well-established and high-volume cardiology program.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy, turnkey practice with immediate patient volume, strong referral patterns, and a collaborative medical staff - all within a hospital nationally recognized for excellence in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care. We are also home to the region's only accredited heart failure program.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Established, high-volume interventional practice with built-in referrals
• Shared call schedule with a supportive and collegial cardiology team
• Advanced cath lab technology and a hospital committed to innovation and growth
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• Open to 2026/2027 fellows and experienced physicians
• J-1 waiver support available for 2027 candidates
• American Board Eligible or Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with strong earning potential
• $50,000 Commencement Bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package including CME allowance, professional dues, and subscriptions
• Licensing and board certification fee support
• Fellowship stipend available for physicians currently in training

Life in "The Hub City" - Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy small-town hospitality with the amenities of a larger metro area:

• 4 golf courses, a vibrant zoo, and 44 miles of biking trails
• 500+ restaurants and a growing arts and culture scene
• Affordable cost of living and family-friendly neighborhoods
• Easy drive to New Orleans, Mobile, and Jackson
• Regional airport with daily flights to Chicago and Dallas
• Visit Hattiesburg

Ready to Learn More?

Contact: kristy_tigner@chs.net

Job ID: 41057
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: Yes
Accepts H-1b Visas: Yes

Location Description

Hattiesburg, MS is a city in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi with a nearly 45K population and the home of The University of Southern Mississippi. Situated less than 2 hours from major cities (New Orleans, LA - Jackson, MS - Gulfport, MS - Mobile, AL), Hattiesburg has been long known as "The Hub City." Along with low cost of living this small family town offers cultural activities such as the Hattiesburg African American Military History Museum, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art and the Carey Dinner Theatre.

Merit Health Wesley is a state-of-the-art 211-bed medical facility located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The hospital is a dynamic entity, continually changing and growing in size, service and scope to meet the needs of South Mississippi. Even with these changes, one thing has-and always will-remain the same: our commitment to providing compassionate, quality healthcare for the changing needs in your life.