Physician - Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon - Fort Smith AR
Reported by 23 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Mercy Clinics Ft Smith
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $1,000k – $1,300k
- Practice
- Integrated not-for-profit health system (Mercy) · Hospital-based surgical program (Mercy Hospital Fort Smith)
23 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon to join an established CVT Surgery group in Fort Smith, AR, within an integrated not-for-profit health system. Compensation begins with a competitive income guarantee transitioning to a productivity-based model, with flexible recruitment incentives including a sign-on/commencement bonus and relocation assistance.
What the posting highlights
- Team of two CV surgeons, one vascular surgeon, and one APP
- Care setting: Primarily inpatient/surgical; outpatient components include Valve Clinic and Vascular Imaging Lab
- 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
- $1,000k – $1,300k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 23 recent physician reports · national cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 23 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
- Integrated not-for-profit health system (Mercy)
- Facility type
- Hospital-based surgical program (Mercy Hospital Fort Smith)
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- 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
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily inpatient/surgical; outpatient components include Valve Clinic and Vascular Imaging Lab
- Coverage model
- Team of two CV surgeons, one vascular surgeon, and one APP
- Admin burden
- Opportunity to serve on Mercy-wide physician-led Cardiac Surgery Specialty Council; Epic EMR used 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
- 52%
Full description
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is seeking a Board‑Certified or Board‑Eligible Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon to join our established Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery group in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, high‑quality surgical program within an integrated, physician‑led health system.
Our Mercy CVT Surgery team is comprised of two experienced CV surgeons, one vascular surgeon and one advanced practice provider, and a dedicated, engaged support staff, all focused on delivering exceptional patient care and outcomes.
Mercy Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery – Fort Smith
Dedicated Cardiovascular Operating Rooms
Accredited Chest Pain Center, Vascular Imaging Lab, and Valve Clinic
Strong partnerships with high‑quality cardiology and hospitalist services
Opportunity to serve on a Mercy‑wide, physician‑led Cardiac Surgery Specialty Council
Epic system‑wide electronic medical record
This Position Offers
Integrated, not‑for‑profit health system with a competitive income guarantee, transitioning to a productivity‑based compensation model
Flexible, significant recruitment incentives tailored to your needs, including:
Sign‑on / commencement bonus
Relocation assistance
Resident or fellow stipends (if applicable)
Comprehensive, day‑one benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
CME allowance and paid time off
Retirement plans with employer contribution and matching options
Professional liability coverage provided
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
H‑1B visa sponsorship available
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 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.