Physician - Infectious Disease - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, AR

MercyFort Smith, ArkansasPosted 1d agoattending physician

~$360,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 18 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Infectious DiseaseFull-time

Overview

The package

Mercy Clinic in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease physician to join an established practice serving a diverse, complex patient population from a 13-county rural referral area. The role offers a mix of inpatient and outpatient practice, teaching opportunities with multiple programs, a productivity-based compensation model with income guarantee, and H-1B sponsorship.

Integrated health system (Mercy Clinic) · Hospital-affiliated clinic with inpatient and outpatient components · Mix of inpatient and outpatient
Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
Visa sponsorship listed by the source

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Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $342,500 – $378,750
Structure: hybrid
Signing bonus: $0
Loan repayment: $0

$343k$360k$379k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 18 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Mercy

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Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Facility details

Practice setting: Integrated health system (Mercy Clinic)
Facility type: Hospital-affiliated clinic with inpatient and outpatient components
Patient population: Diverse and complex patient population from a 13-county rural referral area

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Arkansas

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient: Mix of inpatient and outpatient
Coverage model: 1 Infectious Disease Physician + 1 Advanced Practice Provider + dedicated support staff + partnership with hospitalist program
Admin burden: Dedicated support staff; Epic EMR system-wide
Teaching: Yes
Research: No
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
Visa sponsorship: yes
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: Yes

Source & Verification

Source: Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: today
Last verified: today
Extraction confidence: 62%

Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Infectious Disease is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease Physician to join an established practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Practice Highlights

Join a collaborative team consisting of:
- 1 Infectious Disease Physician
- 1 Advanced Practice Provider
- Dedicated support staff focused on quality patient care
Strong partnership with an experienced hospitalist program
Utilize Epic, Mercy's system-wide EMR
Diverse and complex patient population from a 13-county rural referral area
Teaching opportunities with:
- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), including medical student preceptorships and stipend support
- Mercy Internal Medicine Residency
- Mercy Family Medicine Residency

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive income guarantee with productivity-based compensation model
Flexible recruitment package tailored to physician needs, including:
- Sign-on/commencement bonus
- Resident/Fellow stipends
- Additional incentive opportunities
Comprehensive benefits effective day one:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- CME support
Retirement plans with employer contributions and matching options
Relocation assistance
Professional liability insurance provided
Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
H-1B sponsorship available

Ideal Candidate

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Disease
Interested in a mix of inpatient and outpatient practice
Values collaboration, teaching, and serving a broad regional patient population
Seeks the stability and resources of a large integrated health system

Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Employer: Mercy Clinic

This opportunity offers the ability to build a robust Infectious Disease practice while benefiting from strong physician support, teaching opportunities, and the resources of one of the region's leading integrated health systems.

Your life is our life's work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you'll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership-from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care-where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.

For more information, please contact Sarah Wilson.\nTelephone: 479-314-7466 | Email: sarah.wilson2@mercy.net

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