Physician - Gastroenterology - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Arkansas

Mercy is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join a well-established and growing team at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.

About the Role

• Build a busy practice in a supportive, physician-led organization with a strong referral base and access to advanced technology and facilities.
• Join 4 accomplished physicians and 5 advanced practitioners in a collaborative environment.
• 1:4 call rotation (one week at a time), ensuring sustainable work-life integration.
• Ideal inpatient/outpatient mix keeping your practice stimulating and rewarding.
• Dedicated Endoscopy suites and clinic conveniently located on the hospital campus.
• Opportunity to work with a thriving heartburn treatment center with an established patient base.
• Actively participate in teaching within the Mercy Family Medicine and Mercy Internal Medicine residency programs.
• Maintain an academic affiliation with the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, contributing to the education and mentorship of medical students and residents.
• Dedicated marketing support ensures rapid development of your patient base.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive income guarantee with a productivity-based model to follow.
• Flexible, significant recruitment incentives tailored to your needs, including sign-on/commencement bonus and resident/fellow stipends.
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one, including health, dental, vision, and CME.
• Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options.
• Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided.
• Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a not-for-profit system.
• Eligible for H1B sponsorship.

Location

Fort Smith, Arkansas and its surrounding areas offer an excellent quality of life with scenic mountain views, proximity to lakes and streams for fishing, kayaking, and boating.

• Live in beautiful neighborhoods near the hospital or in rural settings within 20 minutes.
• Enjoy golf, tennis, hiking, biking trails, running, or working out at numerous gyms.
• Rated #4 city in the US for lowest cost of living by Kiplinger magazine.
• Population of 90,000, making Fort Smith the third largest city in Arkansas.
• Award-winning preK-12 options, including public, private, and parochial schools.
• Home to local colleges, a state university, and the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Convenient regional airport for travel.

Contact

For more information, please contact Sarah Wilson.

Telephone: 479-314-7466 | Email: sarah.wilson2@mercy.net