Physician - Otolaryngology - Mercy Ears, Nose and Throat Fort Smith, Arkansas

Mercyand Throat Fort Smith, ArkansasPosted 3mo agoattending physician

~$525,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 44 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

OtolaryngologyFull-timeMonday–Friday · Minimal phone call; Mercy On-Call coverage modelCPay transparency

Overview

The package

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Mercy Ear Nose and Throat - Tower West in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible ENT physician to join a team of 3 physicians and 2 audiologists, offering a Monday–Friday schedule with minimal phone call and a competitive income guarantee transitioning to a productivity-based model.

$525,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
Monday–Friday · Minimal phone call; Mercy On-Call coverage model
Multispecialty/integrated health system outpatient practice · Integrated not-for-profit health system clinic · Primarily outpatient (clinic-based)
Visa sponsorship listed by the source

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Posted pay vs real comps

$475k$525k$561k

Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $475,000 – $561,250
Structure: hybrid
Loan repayment: $0

$475k$525k$561k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 44 verified physician submissions (national cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Mercy

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Source

Official employer source

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and Throat Fort Smith, Arkansas

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and Throat Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Facility

Integrated not-for-profit health system clinic

Market

Arkansas

Facility details

Practice setting: Multispecialty/integrated health system outpatient practice
Facility type: Integrated not-for-profit health system clinic
Patient population: General ENT; community-based population in Fort Smith, AR (city population ~90,000)

Community snapshot

Peer median

$525k

44 reports · national

Active supply

1 in and Throat Fort Smith

Transparent pay

0/1

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.3/5

4 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

-0.6

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

44 SalaryDr Otolaryngology reports in national show a $525,000 median.

1 active Otolaryngology roles in Arkansas, including 1 in and Throat Fort Smith; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.2/5 average job satisfaction.

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How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule: Monday–Friday
Call burden: Minimal phone call; Mercy On-Call coverage model
Inpatient / outpatient: Primarily outpatient (clinic-based)
Coverage model: Mercy On-Call system
Admin burden: EPIC EHR; X-Ray and Lab on-site
Teaching: No
Research: No
Supervises APPs: No

Visa & Eligibility

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

Source & Verification

Source: Official employer source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 1 mo ago
Last verified: 4 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 62%

Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Ear Nose and Throat - Tower West is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join our practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our Mercy ENT team in Fort Smith is powered by 3 physicians, 2 audiologists and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Mercy Ear Nose and Throat - Tower West

Monday-Friday schedule
Minimal phone call
Mercy On-Call
EPIC EHR
X-Ray and Lab on-site

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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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.

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