Closest International Airports:
- 163 miles: New Orleans, LA (MSY / KMSY) Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Radiologist opening in Natchez, Mississippi!
Physician:
Radiology: General
Market: Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000)
Job ID:14029
Verified Date:11/06/2024
Loan Repayment:Yes
Sign on Bonus:No Response
Practice Type:
Employed
Accept J1 Visa:No
Accept H1b Visa:No
Permanent: Full time
Radiology: General
What you need to know:
Practice Details
- Distinguished role at our historic facility, integrating Tele-Radiology with Inpatient coverage.
- This opportunity spans Routine, Interventional Radiology, Mammography, and Fluoroscopy.Compensation
Compensation Details
- Highly Competitive MGMA Compensation Structure.
- Base Salary plus wRVUs Commencement bonus
- Residency stipend if applicable
- Medical Education debt assistance
- Relocation
- CME
- PTO
- Full Medical Benefits
Community Details
- Situated high on the bluffs above the mighty Mississippi, Natchez is a city 300 years in the making.
- Steeped in history, elegance and charm, with perfectly preserved homes and buildings from days gone by, Natchez is filled with art, music, culture, natural beauty, outdoor adventures and bustling commerce.
- The crown jewel of Southwest Mississippi, this town has embraced and preserved the influences of Native American, European, Southern and African-American cultures, giving it a timeless and unique ambiance.
Recruiter Insights
Compensation. The Starting Salary Is $50,000 To $75,000 More Compared To Starting Medicine Salaries In New Orleans. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early.
The Housing Market. This 3,806 sq ft, 4 bedroom; 4 bath beautiful custom built 2 story home sits on 5.2 acres with a large stocked catfish and bass pond in backyard. It has 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Island in the kitchen with granite countertops and pickled wood ash cabinets. See through gas log fireplace enhanced with granite that separates living/den. Spectacular Master bath! This home can be yours for $299,500.
The Community. Natchez is the county seat and only city of Adams County, Mississippi, United States. Natchez has a total population of 15,792 (as of the 2010 census). Located on the Mississippi River across from Vidalia in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, Natchez was a prominent city in the antebellum years, a center of cotton planters and Mississippi River trade.
Natchez is some 90 miles (140 km) southwest of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, which is located near the center of the state. It is approximately 85 miles (137 km) north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, located on the lower Mississippi River. Natchez is the 25th-largest city in the state.
The Employer. A 179-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive array of medical services to patients infive Mississippi counties and two Louisiana parishes - known locally as the Miss-Lou. We are committed to our community and proud to provide participation and financial support of civic organizations, charities, education, and community and cultural events.
Community Profile
What is nice to know.
Closest Major City:
- 77.2 miles to Baton Rouge, LA
- 268.1 miles to Houston, TX
- 77.2 miles to Baton Rouge, LA
- 268.1 miles to Houston, TX
Closest Domestic Airport:
- 82 miles: Alexandria, LA (AEX / KAEX) Alexandria International Airport
- 86 miles: Baton Rouge, LA (BTR / KBTR) Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
- 95 miles: Monroe, LA (MLU / KMLU) Monroe Regional Airport
- 111 miles: Jackson, MS (JAN / KJAN) Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
- 135 miles: Lafayette, LA (LFT / KLFT) Lafayette Regional Airport
Cost of Living:
- Mean Housing Cost - $107,004
- City Cost of Living Index - 81.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
- State Cost of Living Index - 85.1
Colleges and Universities:
- Alcorn State University (about 27 miles; Alcorn State, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,479)
- Copiah-Lincoln Community College (about 59 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (about 71 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 27,321)
- Southern University and A & M College (about 73 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,837)
- Hinds Community College (about 75 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
- Louisiana Delta Community College (about 76 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 3,168)
- Baton Rouge Community College (about 78 miles; Baton Rouge, LA; FT enrollment: 5,744)
Demographics:
- 58.1% Black alone
- 39.2% White alone
- 1.1% Hispanic
- 0.9% Two or more races
Taxes:
- State Income Tax Rate - 4%
- State Sales Tax Rate - 7%
- County Tax Rate - .07%
- Property Tax Rate - .52%
Major Industry:
- Sales and related occupations (13%)
- Management occupations (11%)
- Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (10%)
- Construction and extraction occupations (7%)
- Office and administrative support occupations (7%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
- Transportation occupations (7%)
Recreation:
- Schedule a play date, and breathe the fresh air in Natchez and Adams County, where recreation options range from hunting and fishing to golf and tennis.
- Natural and Historic Parks
- Outdoor recreation is easy to find in the 192,000-acre Homochitto National Forest, while Natchez State Park offers amenities like a lake for boating and fishing, cabins, camping, a playground, picnic pavilion and nature trail.
- Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking
- Multiple water recreation options are available in the Natchez area thanks to Concordia Lake and Lake St. John, both of which are located near Ferriday, La.
- Parks & Rec
- The Natchez Parks & Recreation Department maintains several outdoor areas, including 213-acre Duncan Park that features a golf course, eight lighted tennis courts and three lighted youth baseball fields. North Natchez Park has 10 outdoor basketball courts along with playground areas and a recreation center, while other outdoor spots are Children’s Playground Neighborhood Park, Concord Avenue Park and Osceola Neighborhood Park. For those who want to view a beautiful sunset, Natchez Bluff Park is a great spot.
- Hunting and Fishing
- Giles Island is a private hunting reserve that schedules events and outings for hunters, and the Wildlife Management Area in Natchez is also an ideal adventure setting. Fishing is usually excellent on area lakes such as the one in Natchez State Park, while Natchez-based Redneck Adventures schedules events like Redneck Outdoor Extravaganzas to introduce a day of wildlife and nature to people from all walks of life.
- Golf
- Right on course in the Adams County region are three golf venues. Duncan Park Golf Course opened in 1928 and offers 18 holes, and just south of Natchez is Beau Pré Country Club that debuted in 1999. A nine-hole Panola Woods Country Club in Ferriday has operated since 1969.
Arts & Culture:
- Rosalie Mansion
- Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture
- Stratton Chapel Gallery
- Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
Sports for the Spectator:
- The Biloxi Shuckers are a Minor League Baseball team based in Biloxi, Mississippi
- The Mississippi Braves, or M-Braves as they are referred to locally, are a minor league baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson.
- The Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball team represents the University of Mississippi in the sport of basketball
Sports for the Participant:
- Baseball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
Shopping:
- Natchez Mall
- Franklin Street Antique Mall and Natchez General Store
- Darby's
- Old South Trading Post
- The Towers Collection
Top Five things to do:
- Longwood
- Monmouth Historic Inn & Gardens
- Natchez Tourism Department
- Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
- William Johnson House