Physician - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon - Fort Smith AR

Baylor Scott & White Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Surgeon to join their team in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive environment, focusing on quality patient care while utilizing advanced technologies. With a competitive income guarantee and tailored recruitment incentives, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city known for its low cost of living and vibrant outdoor activities. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to advance your career, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CME benefits

Retirement plans

Relocation package

Professional liability coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

H1B sponsorship eligibility

Qualifications

• Seeking a board certified or eligible physician in Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Strong focus on quality patient care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated CV OR team and provide high-quality surgical care.
• Participate in a physician-led cardiac surgery specialty council.

Skills

Board certification in Cardiovascular Surgery

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Mercy Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Fort Smith is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join our practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our Mercy CVT Surgery team consists of 2 physicians, 1 advanced practitioner, and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Mercy Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Fort Smith

• Dedicated CV ORs
• Accredited Chest Pain Center, Vascular Imaging Lab & Valve Clinic
• Strong partnership with high quality cardiology and hospitalist service
• Opportunity to serve on a Mercy-wide, physician-led Cardiac Surgery specialty council
• Utilize Epic as our system-wide electronic medical record

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 at 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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For more information, please contact Sarah Wilson. Telephone: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.