Long Term Care Opportunity with South Mississippi's Forrest Health System

At Forrest Health, we are dedicated to caring for the whole person, in all stages of life. That’s why post-acute care is something we feel passionate about, offering a wide variety of personalized care and therapies to serve our patients as they transition from the hospital setting.

Forrest Health is seeking a board-certified internal or family medicine physician to join its Post-Acute Care program. This physician will be joining the program’s Medical Director, a double-boarded family medicine and hospice/palliative medicine physician who is CMD certified through PALTMed. The two will share coverage for daily care at Forrest General Hospital’s 30-bed SNF in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, as well as weekly rounding at Forrest Health’s regional facilities.

Position Details:

• Flexible schedule that allows for a high level of freedom and work/life balance
• 2.5 days per week rounding at Forrest General’s 30-bed SNF
• Weekly rounding at assigned regional SNF facilities, including Highland Community Hospital (10-bed SNF) in Picayune, MS, and Marion General Hospital (10-bed SNF) in Columbia, MS
• Phone-only call responsibilities 10-15 days per month, with a minimum of 1 weekend per month
• Epic EMR fully integrated throughout all Forrest Health facilities
• Addresses complex medical issues with a team-based approach, working with all specialties to improve both individual patient care and the function of the system

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive guaranteed salary, with additional income potential
• Up to $30,000 starting bonus
• Up to $15,000 of moving expenses reimbursed
• Up to $5,000/year for CME expenses, licensure, DEA registration, and professional membership dues reimbursement
• 80 hours of PTO upon starting, plus a standard accrual each pay period
• Employee benefits including sick leave, hospital-funded short term disability, retirement, and elective insurance plans to include group term life/AD&D, long term disability, dental, vision, and medical

Candidate Qualifications:

• Must be board certified in either Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Ideal candidate will have experience in geriatric medicine or long term care
• Must either be a Certified Medical Director or willing to become a Certified Medical Director through the PALTMed Association

Forrest General Hospital is a 547-bed acute care hospital located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving patients across South Mississippi and the Pine Belt region. Opened in 1952, as a 90-bed facility, Forrest General has grown into the flagship hospital of Forrest Health, providing advanced medical technology and compassionate, patient-centered care close to home.

The hospital offers a wide range of services, including the state’s first American College of Surgeons verified Level II Trauma Center with 24-hour coverage from general surgeons and specialists in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, obstetrics, and critical care. Forrest General is also home to one of Mississippi’s most comprehensive cancer centers with a robust clinical trials program and advanced radiation therapy technology.

Additional services include Women & Children’s Services with The Family Birthplace and a state-of-the-art NICU, The Neuroscience Institute, a designated Advanced Primary Stroke program, cardiac care, imaging and radiology, a skilled nursing unit, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, home care, hospice, and a Family Medicine Residency program that helps train the next generation of physicians.

Since 1952, our purpose has been clear: complete devotion to the care of others. It’s a calling to show up, serve, and nurture in ways that go beyond basic healthcare, strengthening our communities at every moment, milestone, and need. It’s not just a promise, but a way of life: to care in all ways, for all people, always.

The Forrest Health system was established in 2012 through the partnership of community hospitals with a common goal: strengthening the foundation of healthcare in South Mississippi through improved access, quality, and stability. Today, that partnership has grown into one integrated system – Forrest. With 8 hospitals, including the area’s leading Trauma Center, 12 clinics, The Forrest General Cancer Center, Asbury Hospice House, and Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction Services, Forrest provides care to a population of 600,000 across 19 counties, in every stage of life.

Our hospital locations include:

• Forrest General Hospital – Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Highland Community Hospital – Picayune, Mississippi
• Jefferson Davis Community Hospital & Extended Care Facility – Prentiss, Mississippi
• Marion General Hospital – Columbia, Mississippi
• Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home – Poplarville, Mississippi
• Perry County General Hospital – Richton, Mississippi
• Walthall General Hospital – Tylertown, Mississippi
• The Orthopedic Institute – A boutique orthopedic hospital and surgical center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

We are here to care for people – For their health, families, and futures. As we grow, we need devoted, competent, and compassionate providers to join us in that mission. If you’re looking for a healthcare community that embodies devotion in action, we hope you join us at Forrest!

Nicknamed the Hub City, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is home to a vibrant culture, diverse economy, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

Hattiesburg's location in the heart of South Mississippi gives residents easy access to the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and nearby cities of New Orleans, Jackson, and Mobile. With an average of 290 days of sunshine each year, we enjoy outdoor activities year-round.

The University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey University also call Hattiesburg home. These universities have helped build our strong medical community, providing a College of Osteopathic Medicine and schools for pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, CRNA training, and more.

The universities also contribute to Hattiesburg's unique culture and strong community atmosphere. Weekends here include delicious, locally-owned restaurants, downtown shopping, arts festivals, farmers markets, college sports, and live music. It is truly a family-friendly environment that offers the advantages of a city with the charm of small town life. 

To learn more about Forrest General and the Hattiesburg community, visit www.ForrestHealth.org and www.VisitHBurg.org.