Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician

Company: The Medicus Firm
Location: Jackson
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Join the state's only high-acuity dedicated children's hospital

Position Highlights :

• Quality of Life Schedule:
  • 112 hours per month with 8, 9 and 10 hour shifts
  • 14 hours of protected remote charting time
  • Dedicated nocturnist to reduce overnight shift burdon
• High-Acuity, Well-Supported Practice:
  • State's only dedicated children's hospital
  • Full pediatric subspecialty support including PICU, NICU, and surgical services
  • Additional support from APPs, residents, and fellows
• Ideal Work Environment:
  • No individual RVU quotas
  • Work in a relaxed academic environment - no office hours or dress code
  • Substantial malpractice risk insulation
• Light Academic Responsibilities:
  • 10% protected academic time focused on teaching
  • Achievable promotion pathway without research requirements

Compensation & Benefits :

• Competitive Compensation: 2-year guarantee, Assistant Professor comp of $287K + rank stipends
• Extra Compensation: Additional earning potential with extra shifts paid at $240/hour; moonlighting also available
• Relocation: $20K supplement
• CME Funds: $4500 annually
• PTO: 8.2 weeks of paid time off annually

Qualifications:

• Fellowship training preferred
• Open to General Pediatrics with high-acuity emergency medicine experience
• J1 waiver and H1b sponsorship available

About the Community

• Enjoy life: Beautiful new gated communities with serene lakefront home options, year-round patio weather, country clubs and vibrant collegiate sports scene
• Centrally located with easy drives to New Orleans, Memphis, and the Gulf Coast, and quick flights to major US hubs

Job Reference #: PEM 26329

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