Neurosurgeon Needed: Develop New Elective Practice in SE College Town

Forrest Health System has an opportunity to join an established four-physician Neurosurgery practice providing 24/7 in-house trauma and hospital coverage. 

The practice is seeking a fifth partner to support continued growth and expand elective services across a 500,000+ population catchment area. With strong regional demand and limited competition, the incoming surgeon will have the opportunity to quickly build a thriving practice.

The group utilizes a separated trauma/hospital and elective care model, improving work-life balance and eliminating home call burden. The balance of emergent and elective cases can be tailored to candidate preference.

Position Highlights:

• Established 4-physician group adding a 5th due to growth
• Immediate patient volume and strong community demand
• Customizable mix of trauma and elective cases
• In-house coverage model — no home call
• Large regional referral base (19 counties)

Facility Highlights – Forrest General Hospital:

• 547-bed regional referral center
• Level II Trauma Center (only one in the region)
• 50-bed ICU with 24/7 intensivist coverage
• Dedicated Trauma Service with 6 in-house trauma surgeons
• Established Hospitalist program
• Epic EMR that is fully integrated between the hospital and local clinics
• Advanced technology including:
  • Zeiss microscopes (Kinevo)
  • Stryker Navigation
  • Edge Radiosurgery System

Community Overview – Hattiesburg, MS:

Known as the “Hub City,” Hattiesburg offers the amenities of a mid-sized city with small-town charm and a strong regional economy.

• Home to The University of Southern Mississippi
• William Carey University (including College of Osteopathic Medicine)
• Strong nursing and medical education programs
• Major medical hub for South Mississippi
• Diverse culture and high quality of life

The Forrest Health system is a partnership of healthcare organizations formed to increase access to quality health care in south Mississippi.

Since 1952, Forrest General Hospital, located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, has been a leader in medical excellence in south Mississippi. The hospital has grown from the original 90-bed facility into a 547-bed, Level II Regional Trauma Center and hospital system.

In addition to the hospital’s general medical/surgical facility, the hospital also includes Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, The Orthopedic Institute, Asbury Hospice House, Forrest General’s Cancer Center, Family Birthplace, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Women’s Surgery Center and Wound Healing Center. Featured specialty services areas include behavioral health and addiction services, cancer services, emergency and trauma services, heart and vascular services, orthopedics and neurosurgery services, surgery, and women and children’s services.

Forrest General is the flagship hospital of Forrest Health, a health system founded in 2012 to increase access and quality of care to our communities. The Forrest Health system now includes 8 area hospitals, 12 outpatient clinics, and a wide variety of associated care services.

At Forrest Health, our mission is to do what is best for each patient. We envision a future where patient-centered care and innovation meet, advancing well-being at every stage of life - powered by accessible, high-quality care, a compassionate workforce, and strong community partnerships.