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Mercy Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Fort Smith is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join our practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our Mercy CVT Surgery team consists of 2 physicians, 1 advanced practitioners and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Mercy Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – Fort Smith

• Dedicated CV OR’s
• Accredited Chest Pain Center, Vascular Imaging Lab & Valve Clinic
• Strong partnership with high quality cardiology and hospitalist service
• Opportunity to serve on a Mercy-wide, physician-led Cardiac Surgery specialty council
• Utilize Epic is our system-wide electronic medical record

This Position Offers:

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

Welcome to Fort Smith, Arkansas:

Fort Smith and its surrounding areas offer an excellent quality of life and scenic mountain views.

• Enjoy proximity to lakes and streams for fishing, kayaking, and boating
• Live in beautiful neighborhoods right next to the hospital or in more rural settings with land less than 20 minutes down the road
• Enjoy golf, tennis, hiking, biking trails, running, or working out a one of the 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. Choose from public, private, and parochial schools
• Home to local colleges, a state university, and the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Fly conveniently out of Fort Smith at the regional airport

Your life is our life’s work

At Mercy you can lead the way. When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to provide a transformative health care experience while putting new technologies to the test. You will be part of an innovative organization that remembers why we got into health care nearly 200 years ago. If caring for patients and making a difference in the community is the reason you became a physician, join us at Mercy.

It is a continuing goal to advance diversity and inclusion within our Mercy ministry. We cherish each person as created in the image of God and believe it is our responsibility to strive for excellence in establishing an environment of dignity for all.

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Details

Mercy Clinic Fort Smith is currently seeking energetic BE/BC Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon to join a busy, comprehensive practice. This opportunity includes a robust compensation package as well as benefits package, recruitment incentive and much more!

Mercy Clinic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – Fort Smith

• Dedicated CV OR’s
• Accredited Chest Pain Center, Vascular Imaging Lab & Valve Clinic
• Strong partnership with high quality cardiology and hospitalist service
• Opportunity to serve on a Mercy-wide, physician-led Cardiac Surgery specialty council
• Utilize Epic is our system-wide electronic medical record

This position offers:

• Competitive income guarantee followed by RVU production model
• Commencement bonus
• Paid occurrence based mal-practice insurance
• 4 weeks’ vacation and 1-week CME annually
• Annual CME allowance $5,000
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
• Relocation assistance and professional liability coverage
• H-1B Visas accepted

Fort Smith, Arkansas, the Region's scenic beauty is a hallmark of our quality of life but is certainly not its only outstanding asset. Fort Smith is also noted for the strong work ethic of its citizens, the clean and progressive industry that drives the economy, a growing tourism trade, a thriving business and retail base and a strong agricultural tradition. Kiplinger magazine rated Fort Smith, AR as the #4 city in the US with the lowest cost of living. Our diverse and stable economic base prospers because of abundant natural resources, an educated workforce, professional medical facilities, award-winning schools, outstanding transportation network and quality of life.

Mercy, a four-time IBM Watson Health top five large U.S. health system in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016, is a faith-based organization and serves millions annually. Located in seven states, Mercy is comprised of 40 hospitals and more than 2,500 Mercy Clinic physicians. We have hospitals in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and Oklahoma, as well as underserved clinics in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Mercy Clinic is a strong, physician-led and professionally-managed multi-specialty group. Today, Mercy Clinic is ranked one of the largest integrated physician organizations in the country by SK&A, in the company of Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.

Become a part of our legacy and help us build a healthier future.

For more information, contact:

Sarah Wilson, FASPR | Senior Physician Recruiter

479-314-7466 | fax: 479-314-1190

sarah.wilson2@mercy.net | mercy.net

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Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.