Emergency Medicine Physician

Company: TeamHealth
Location: Southaven
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

Join a stable, high-performing emergency medicine team at a large, well-respected community hospital in Southaven, Mississippi. TeamHealth is seeking an EM physician to join our team at Baptist Memorial Hospital -DeSoto, located just minutes from Memphis, Tennessee.

Opportunity Overview

• Serve in a high-volume community emergency department with a diverse, high-acuity patient population
• Level III trauma center with strong specialty backup
• Flexible scheduling with physician + advanced practice clinician coverage
• Scribes available to support efficient documentation
• Supportive clinical environment with strong nursing, radiology, and specialty services
• Epic EMR
• 1099 independent contractor status
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Access to TeamHealth's national network, physician leadership pathways, and CME resources

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency care in a fast-paced environment
• Manage a broad range of emergency presentations and procedures
• Work collaboratively with APCs, nurses, and hospital leadership
• Participate in quality initiatives and performance improvement efforts
• Support TeamHealth's commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety

• 339-bed acute care hospital serving Southaven and the greater DeSoto County region
• Part of the Baptist Memorial Health Care system, one of the region?s most respected health systems
• Recognized as a Top Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
• Comprehensive specialty services including cardiology, women?s and children?s services, cancer care, and trauma support
• Convenient location near Memphis offering access to professional sports, dining, and entertainment

• Clinician-led organization with decades of emergency medicine experience
  
• Stable, long-standing partnerships with Baptist Memorial Health Care facilities
  
• 1099 independent contractor model with competitive compensation
  
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
  
• Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance

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