Physician - Radiation Oncology - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Arkansas

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible recruitment incentives

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Relocation package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

PSLF

H1B sponsorship

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join their Mercy Radiation Oncology practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role involves working with a dedicated team to provide quality patient care and opportunities for teaching medical students. Competitive income, benefits, and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible.
• Strong focus on quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-specialty oncology team.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary tumor board.
• Teaching affiliation with medical students.

Skills

Board certified or board eligible

Quality patient care

Clinical research

Team-based care

Education

MD or DO degree

Tools

Varian TrueBeam

EPIC EMR

HDR equipment

Job description

Overview

Mercy Radiation Oncology is currently seeking a board certified or board eligible physician to join our practice in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Our Mercy Oncology team in Fort Smith is powered by 2 radiation oncologists, 4 hematology/oncologists, 7 advanced practitioners and an engaged support staff focused on quality patient care.

Highlights

• 3 Nurse Navigators specializing in Breast, Lung and General Oncology, dedicated Genetics APN and 2 Research Nurses
• Dedicated Breast Surgeon
• Dedicated Head and Neck Surgeon
• Call Coverage of only one hospital that is attached to the clinic
• All Varian Platform
• 2 linear accelerators with state of the art Varian TrueBeam STX as well as additional Varian 21EX
• HDR equipment available
• Onsite Philips Big Bore Brilliance CT Simulator
• Multidisciplinary tumor board on site weekly
• 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

Position Details

• 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

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.

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