Overview:

Mercy Northwest Arkansas is currently seeking full-time; board certified/board eligible Palliative Care physician to join our clinic practice in Rogers, AR. Join a thriving health care system recognized both locally and nationally for providing exceptional care while remaining on the forefront of the rapidly changing medical field. We are honored to say that Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas was recently named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for 2024 by Newsweek.

• Act as the palliative care physician resource for inpatient medical, critical care, and surgical services
• To work with hospital leadership to innovate and expand the program eventually to the outpatient setting
• Work with a well-established, highly skilled and mutually supportive team of hospitalists and specialty providers
• IM residency program at Mercy NWA Hospital through UAMS, which provides an opportunity to teach and model palliative care communication skills and symptom management strategies for adults struggling with complex, serious illnesses
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients during hospitalization and post-discharge. Resources include a team of knowledgeable case managers, a dedicated hospital ethicist and a group of experienced chaplains who have a strong interest in palliative care.
• System wide EPIC EHR

This Position Offers:

• Integrated health system with a competitive compensation model
• 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)

Welcome to Northwest Arkansas

Located in the Ozark and Boston Mountains and surrounded by beautiful lakes and rivers, Northwest Arkansas is the 6th fastest growing mid-sized metropolitan area in the U.S. NWA is home to Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world, and other fortune 500 companies such as JB Hunt and Tyson Foods. Our quality of life with low unemployment means we have an influx of new residents daily. NWA has over 200 miles of multi-use trails and over 30 golf courses. We have the highest-ranking school systems in the state as well. The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville provides a world class education accompanied by more sporting events than you can count. Multiple museums including Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, The Momentary, and the Amazeum children's museum are national attractions. Northwest Arkansas has all the amenities of a large city without many of the hassles.

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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For more information, please contact:
Mark Rowe | Senior Physician Recruiter​479-338-3288 | Mark.Rowe@Mercy.net| Careers.Mercy.Net/Providers

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.

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