Physician - OB Hospitalist - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Arkansas
Reported by 156 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Mercy Clinics Ft Smith
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $300k – $371k
- Practice
- Inpatient – Labor & Delivery / OB ED · Not-for-profit Catholic hospital system
156 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is recruiting an OB Hospitalist (Laborist) to support a high-volume Labor & Delivery unit handling 220–270 births per month, with 24-hour shifts exclusively covering L&D and the OB Emergency Department. The position offers flexible recruitment incentives, H-1B sponsorship eligibility, and PSLF qualification as a not-for-profit system.
What the posting highlights
- 24/7 in-house anesthesia and neonatology; MFM available virtually around the clock; team of 10 local OBGYNs (9 integrated/employed)
- Care setting: Inpatient only (L&D and OB ED); no general floor, GYN, OR main ED responsibilities
- Patient population: Obstetric patients; hospital serves a regional population of ~500,000
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $300k – $371k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 156 recent physician reports · national cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 156 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Mercy
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Inpatient – Labor & Delivery / OB ED
- Facility type
- Not-for-profit Catholic hospital system
- Patient population
- Obstetric patients; hospital serves a regional population of ~500,000
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Shift type
- 24-hour shifts
- Patient volume
- 220–270 births per month hospital-wide; laborists manage 30–50 cases per shift
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient only (L&D and OB ED); no general floor, GYN, or main ED responsibilities
- Coverage model
- 24/7 in-house anesthesia and neonatology; MFM available virtually around the clock; team of 10 local OBGYNs (9 integrated/employed)
- Admin burden
- Low – shift-focused role with no general floor or GYN responsibilities; Epic EMR system-wide
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
- J-1 waiver
- No
- H-1B
- Yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 4 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 72%
Full description
Mercy is recruiting an additional OB/Hospitalist to meet growing demand at Mercy Hospital – Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our hospital covers an extensive patient population of nearly 500,000 lives and is the regional leader for obstetrics and infant care.
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a supportive and well-equipped environment?
- High Birth Volume: Handle 220-270 births per month, with laborists managing 30-50 cases and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) delivering about 10% of those.
- Focused Shift Work: Enjoy 24-hour shifts dedicated solely to L&D and the OB Emergency Department (OB ED), with no responsibilities for the general floor, GYN, or main ED.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work in two dedicated ORs on L&D, with access to main OR rooms if needed.
- 24/7 Support: Benefit from in-house anesthesia and neonatology, with Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) available virtually around the clock.
- Collaborative Staffing: Join a team of 10 local OBGYNs (9 integrated/employed), with an expected net increase of one OBGYN in the fall.
Be Part of a Team That Cares!
If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply now to join our Labor and Delivery team. Together, we can provide the best care for our patients and their families.
This Position Offers:
- 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
- System-wide Epic EMR
Welcome to Fort Smith, Arkansas:
Fort Smith, Arkansas - a vibrant city offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.
- 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
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.
AA/EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Your life is our life’s workAt 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.