Physician - Gastroenterology - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Arkansas
Mercy~$240–$260/hrtypicalMercy Clinics Ft SmithFull timePosted 4mo agoStill open, checked every night- Visa sponsorship: H-1B
- Relocation assistance
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Gastroenterologists employed in Arkansas earn a median of $65.81 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith in Fort Smith reported 102 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,691,220 hours worked: 5.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 4 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 50 H-1B applications and 28 green card applications from Mercy for physicians, offering a median $115 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Every employer that sponsors physicians.
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Medicare rating of Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Medicare gives Mercy Hospital Fort Smith 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Arkansas's hospitals average 2.8). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 9% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Arkansas hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Find your calling at Mercy!
Mercy is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to join our well-established and growing team at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith . This is a great opportunity to build a busy practice in a supportive, physician-led organization with a strong referral base and access to advanced technology and facilities.
- Elite, established team : Join 4 accomplished physicians and 5 advanced practitioners in a collaborative environment
- Exceptional call schedule : Just 1:4 call rotation (one week at a time), ensuring sustainable work-life integration
- Clinical diversity : Ideal inpatient/outpatient mix keeping your practice stimulating and rewarding
- State-of-the-art facilities : Dedicated Endoscopy suites and clinic all conveniently located on hospital campus
- Special interest opportunity : Thriving heartburn treatment center with established patient base
- Academic Engagement: A Actively participate in teaching within the Mercy Family Medicine and Mercy Internal Medicine residency programs. Maintain an academic affiliation with the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, contributing to the education and mentorship of medical students and residents.
- Built-in practice growth : Dedicated marketing support ensures rapid development of your patient base
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 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
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 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.
From Mercy's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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