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VitalCore Health Strategies
Pearl, Mississippi

Physician - Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Obstetrics & GynecologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300K - $350K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a OB-GYN at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, Mississippi.

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Physician OB-GYN Benefits Package

  • Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Animal/Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K
  • PTO
  • Annual Incentive Bonus

Physician OB-GYN Schedule

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • PRN

Physician OB-GYN Position Summary

Provides comprehensive healthcare management including treatment to female patients

Physician OB-GYN Essential Functions

  • Obtain medical histories and conduct medical assessments and clinical exams with a focus on obstetrics and gynecology
  • Perform and/or order appropriate diagnostic tests to diagnose disorders and provide treatment.
  • Prescribe appropriate medications.
  • Educate patients about disease, disease prevention, and recommend medications or management.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team.
  • Provide antenatal and post-partum medical care during pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Good clinical knowledge base and familiarity with evidence-based practices.
  • Follows relevant medical policies and procedures

Physician OB-GYN Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited medical school
  • Fully licensed as a doctor of medicine to practice medicine in Mississippi
  • Board certified obstetrician-gynecologist
  • The medical license shall have no restrictions and prior action by the medical licensing authority shall be disclosed
  • Current Controlled Drug Substance license and DEA license

We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

Keywords: OBGYN, physician, doctor, corrections, correctional facility,

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive healthcare management and treatment to female patients within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include conducting medical assessments, performing diagnostic tests, and providing antenatal and post-partum care.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited medical school and a full, unrestricted medical license to practice in Mississippi. Candidates must be board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists with current DEA and Controlled Drug Substance licenses.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical AssessmentDiagnostic TestingMedication PrescriptionPatient EducationAntenatal Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Obstetrician and Gynecologist at VitalCore Health Strategies a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Obstetrics & Gynecology — ranked against 145 active Obstetrics & Gynecology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Obstetrics & Gynecology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Mississippi is 87.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $374k in an average-cost state. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Obstetrics & Gynecology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 145 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pearl

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$202k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,524/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jackson, MS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About VitalCore Health Strategies

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection
Animal/Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
401K