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Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon - Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith, Arkansas

MercyMercy Clinics Ft SmithPosted 3mo ago·attending physician
~$790,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 106 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Orthopedic Surgery·Full-time·CPay transparency
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Overview

The package

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Mercy Orthopedics in Fort Smith, Arkansas is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeon to join a 10-physician, 4-PA group with a competitive income guarantee transitioning to a productivity-based model, along with a significant commencement bonus and teaching affiliation with the Arkansas Osteopathic School of Medicine. The role offers a diverse rural case mix from a 13-county catchment area, loan forgiveness eligibility through PSLF, and comprehensive day-one benefits.

  • $790,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • Multispecialty Group / Integrated Health System · Orthopedic Hospital / Not-for-profit Catholic Health System (43 hospitals)
  • Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
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Posted pay vs real comps

$690k$790k$900k
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
$690,000 – $900,000
Structure
hybrid
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$0
$690k$790k$900k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 106 verified physician submissions (national cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Mercy

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Facility
Orthopedic Hospital / Not-for-profit Catholic Health System (43 hospitals)
Market
National
Facility details
Practice setting
Multispecialty Group / Integrated Health System
Facility type
Orthopedic Hospital / Not-for-profit Catholic Health System (43 hospitals)
Patient population
Rural, 13-county catchment area; general community population (Fort Smith metro ~90,000)
Community snapshot
Peer median
$790k
107 reports · national
Active supply
50
0 in Mercy Clinics Ft Smith
Transparent pay
7/50
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
4.1/5
7 physician reports
107 SalaryDr Orthopedic Surgery reports in national show a $790,000 median.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.
100% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.

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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

Coverage model
Strong partnership with high-quality hospitalist service
Admin burden
System-wide Epic EMR; physician-led model with shared leadership responsibilities
Teaching
Yes
Research
No
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

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Official employer source
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First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
4 wk ago
Extraction confidence
45%
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Full description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Orthopedics is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join our practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mercy Orthopedics is powered by 10 physicians, 4 PAs and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

 Mercy Clinic Orthopedics

  • Work with very strong experienced group 
  • Strong partnership with high quality hospitalist service 
  • Epic is our system-wide electronic medical record 
  • Teaching Affiliation with Arkansas Osteopathic School of Medicine with ability to have medical students in clinic with a stipend 
  • Opportunity to work with Mercy Fort Smith IM and FM residencies 
  • System wide EPIC EMR 
  • Diversity of cases due to the 13-county rural catchment area 

This Position Offers:

  • Integrated health system with a competitive income guarantee and productivity-based model to follow
  • Significant commencement bonus and resident/fellow stipends available
  • Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
  • Retirement plans available with employer matching options
  • Relocation assistance and professional liability coverage provided
  • As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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 

 

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 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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