Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrated health system with competitive compensation

Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME

Retirement plans with employer contribution

Professional liability coverage

Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

A leading health care system in Fort Smith seeks qualified physician assistants to join their compassionate team. The position requires a valid state license and certification from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. This role offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Candidates with a minimum of two years recent clinical experience in an Emergency Department are preferred. Join the team where your purpose meets possibility.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the applicable State of practice as a physician assistant required.
• Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants is needed.
• Current collaborative practice agreement with appropriate physicians.
• Current collaborative practice agreement with appropriate physicians.

Education

Graduate from a medical education program accredited by the Commission in Accreditation of Allied Health Professionals

Minimum of two years recent clinical experience in an Emergency Department preferred

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Education

Graduate from a medical education program accredited by the Commission in Accreditation of Allied Health Professionals.

Licensure

Licensed in the applicable State of practice as a physician assistant required.

Experience

Certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. Current collaborative practice agreement with appropriate physicians.

Other

Preferred Education: Minimum of two years recent clinical experience in an Emergency Department preferred.

This Position Offers

• Integrated health system with a competitive compensation including annual market reviews
• Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME for full-time and part-time providers
• Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
• Professional liability coverage provided
• As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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.