Physician - Rheumatologist - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Rheumatologist to join our established outpatient practice in beautiful Fort Smith, Arkansas. Become part of a nationally recognized, physician-led health system committed to delivering exceptional patient care while embracing innovation and advanced technology.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time employed position
• 4.5-day work week promoting work-life balance
• Outpatient-focused practice with an emphasis on quality patient care
• Strong employed primary care and specialty referral network for rapid practice growth
• Mercy On Call provides after-hours support
• EPIC electronic health record system with DAX Copilot technology
• Collaborative, physician-friendly environment

Academic & Teaching Opportunities

Physicians interested in education have the opportunity to participate in teaching through:

• Internal Medicine Residency Program
• Family Medicine Residency Program
• Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity offers a highly competitive employment package, including:

• Competitive compensation model within an integrated health system
• Annual bonus potential
• Resident stipend and/or commencement bonus available
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans with employer match
• Additional 457(b) retirement savings option
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Generous relocation assistance
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Paid time off and other attractive benefits

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.