Physician - Family Medicine Obstetrics; FMOB - Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Arkansas

Find Your Calling at Mercy!

Mercy is seeking Family Medicine with Obstetrics (FMOB) physicians to join our growing OB hospitalist program at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith in Arkansas. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide dedicated care in a busy OB Emergency Department and Labor & Delivery unit with no responsibility for the general medical floor, GYN, or main ER.

• 24‑hour OB hospitalist shifts focused solely on L&D and OBED
• Collaborative, well‑supported environment with OB/GYNs, APRNs, CNMWs, and experienced L&D nursing staff
• Enjoy a healthy, team‑based culture focused on high‑quality maternal care

• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine with OB
• Experienced FMOB physicians or graduates of FMOB residencies and/or fellowships
• Skilled and confident in full‑scope FMOB including C‑sections

• High‑volume hospital: 2,900 deliveries per year
• Laborist involvement:
  Manage approximately 40 deliveries a month
• Facilities:
  Two dedicated L&D ORs, with access to main OR as needed
• Support: 24/7 in‑house anesthesia and neonatology; 24/7 virtual MFM coverage
• Team: 9 OB/GYNs with two additional physicians joining this fall
• On Call:
  Two OB/GYNs on call providing backup coverage at all times

• Flexible, significant recruitment incentives (sign‑on bonus, relocation, stipends, etc.)
• Comprehensive,
  day‑one benefits including health, dental, vision, and CME
• Retirement plans with employer contribution and matching
• Professional liability coverage and relocation assistance provided
• H1B visa sponsorship available
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• System‑wide Epic EMR

Fort Smith is a vibrant city nestled in the Ozark Mountains
, offering a perfect mix of outdoor beauty, affordability, and strong community life
.

• Rated #4 "Lowest Cost of Living" city in the U.S. (Kiplinger)
• Access to fishing, kayaking, and boating on nearby rivers and lakes
• Safe neighborhoods near the hospital or rural properties within a short drive
• Abundant recreational options: hiking, biking, golf, tennis, fitness centers
• Top‑rated public, private, and parochial schools
• Home to local colleges, a state university, and Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Convenient regional airport for easy travel

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.

AA/EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Professional liability coverage and relocation assistance are provided. H1B visa sponsorship is available.