Description
Mercy seeking Family Medicine with Obstetrics (FMOB) physicians to join our growing OB hospitalist program at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Arkansas serving a region of nearly 500,000 lives. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide dedicated care in a busy OB Emergency Department and Labor & Delivery unit with no responsibility for the general medical floor, GYN, or main ER.
Position Details:
- 24-hour OB hospitalist shifts focused solely on L&D and OBED
- Collaborative, well-supported environment with OB/GYNs, APRNs, CNMWs, and experienced L&D nursing staff
- Enjoy a healthy, team-based culture focused on high-quality maternal care
Ideal Candidates Will Be:
- Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine with OB
- Experienced FMOB physicians or graduates of FMOB residencies and/or fellowships
- Skilled and confident in full-scope FMOB including C-sections
About Mercy Women & Children’s Services at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith:
- High-volume hospital: 2,900 deliveries per year
- Laborist involvement: Manage approximately 40 deliveries a month
- Facilities: Two dedicated L&D ORs, with access to main OR as needed
- Support: 24/7 in-house anesthesia and neonatology; 24/7 virtual MFM coverage
- Team: 9 OB/GYNs with two additional physicians joining this fall
- On Call: Two OB/GYNs on call providing backup coverage at all times.
This Opportunity Offers:
- Flexible, significant recruitment incentives (sign-on bonus, relocation, stipends, etc.)
- Comprehensive, day-one benefits including health, dental, vision, and CME
- Retirement plans with employer contribution and matching
- Professional liability coverage and relocation assistance provided
- H1B visa sponsorship available
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- System-wide Epic EMR
Welcome to Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith is a vibrant city nestled in the Ozark Mountains, offering a perfect mix of outdoor beauty, affordability, and strong community life.
- Rated #4 “Lowest Cost of Living” city in the U.S. (Kiplinger)
- Access to fishing, kayaking, and boating on nearby rivers and lakes
- Safe neighborhoods near the hospital or rural properties within a short drive
- Abundant recreational options: hiking, biking, golf, tennis, fitness centers
- Top-rated public, private, and parochial schools
- Home to local colleges, a state university, and Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Convenient regional airport for easy travel
Mercy physicians are pioneering a new model of care. As part of one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S., this physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group is the foundation of care and well-being of our patients in seven states, delivered cohesively through 43 hospitals, 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, and our robust virtual care platform. Working with Mercy provides all the advantages of a large organization balanced by an uncompromising commitment to engage physicians in leading and designing patient- and consumer-centric care. You'll discover a friendly and collaborative environment rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the most personalized experience we can deliver. What sets us apart is our unique approach, beginning with physician leadership at the senior most roles within our organization and continuing into our care locations, where physicians and co-workers share leadership responsibility and embrace new thinking and the most recent clinical and hospital innovations to get health care right for everyone we serve.
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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