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Physician - Acute Care Surgeon - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

MercyMercy Clinic Fort Smith, ArkansasPosted 1mo ago·attending physician
~$538,125SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 126 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

General Surgery·Full-time·Minimum 7 call days/month with option for additional call·CPay transparency
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Overview

The package

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Mercy Clinic General Surgery in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a full-time BC/BE Acute Care Surgeon to join a team of 5 general elective surgeons, 3 acute care surgeons, and 3 acute care NPs at a busy Level 3 trauma center with 60,000+ annual ER visits. The role offers a minimum of 7 call days/month, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and PSLF eligibility as a not-for-profit health system.

  • $538,125 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • Minimum 7 call days/month with option for additional call
  • Employed, not-for-profit health system (Mercy Clinic) · Hospital-based, integrated health system · Primarily inpatient/acute care surgery with OR access; elective surgery component implied by group composition
  • Visa sponsorship listed by the source
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Posted pay vs real comps

$480k$538k$629k
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
$480,000 – $628,750
Structure
salary
Loan repayment
$0
$480k$538k$629k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 126 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
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Facility & Community

Mercy Clinic Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Facility
Hospital-based, integrated health system
Market
Arkansas
Facility details
Practice setting
Employed, not-for-profit health system (Mercy Clinic)
Facility type
Hospital-based, integrated health system
Trauma level
Level 3
Patient population
Diverse regional population of 450,000+
Community snapshot
Peer median
$530k
128 reports · national
Active supply
2
1 in Mercy Clinic Fort Smith
Transparent pay
0/2
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.1/5
11 physician reports
Cost of living
87
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.6
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
128 SalaryDr General Surgery reports in national show a $530,000 median.
2 active General Surgery roles in Arkansas, including 1 in Mercy Clinic 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

Call burden
Minimum 7 call days/month with option for additional call
Patient volume
60,000+ annual ER visits
Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily inpatient/acute care surgery with OR access; elective surgery component implied by group composition
Coverage model
11 ORs with 24/7 staff and anesthesia coverage; New ER & ICU; group of 5 general elective surgeons, 3 acute care surgeons, 3 acute care NPs
Admin burden
Not specified
FTE
1
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes
J-1 waiver
Yes
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
72%
Verify on original posting

Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Clinic General Surgery is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Acute Care Surgeon to join our growing team in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Step into a high‑demand market and serve a diverse regional population of 450,000+, supported by the strength and resources of a fully integrated, not‑for‑profit health system. 

 

Acute Care Surgery – Fort Smith 

  • Join a group of 5 General Elective Surgeons, 3 Acute Care Surgeons & 3 Acute Care Nurse Practitioners 

  • 11 OR’s and 24/7 Staff and Anesthesia coverage  

  • New ER & ICU   

  • Very busy level 3 trauma center with 60,000+ annual ER visits 

 

Compensation & Benefits 

  • Competitive  

  • Minimum 7 call days/month, opportunity for more 

  • Day one benefits: health, dental, vision, CME  

  • Retirement with employer match + contributions 

  • Professional liability coverage & relocation assistance 

  • PSLF eligible, not-for-profit  

  • J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available 

 

Living in Fort Smith 

A welcoming city of ~90,000 offering: 

  • Affordable, family friendly community with a beautiful downtown featuring great dining, arts, and local charm 

  • Easy access to the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains 

  • Abundant outdoor recreation—hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, golf, and more 

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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