We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

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 Northwest Arkansas hospital was recently named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health.  

• 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
• Annual bonus potential
• Resident stipend and/or commencement bonus negotiable
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401K and 403B retirement plan options with employer matching and 457B option
• Professional liability coverage
• Generous relocation assistance, CME allowance and more!
• H-1B Visas accepted

Welcome to Northwest Arkansas

Located in the Ozark and Boston Mountains and surrounding by beautiful lakes and rivers, Northwest Arkansas is the 3^rd fastest growing region in the US currently. Due to the low cost of living, safe and fun area to raise a family, 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 Modern Art and the Amazeum children's museum. Northwest Arkansas has all the amenities of a large city without the hassle of living in a large city.

Building a Ministry of Health Care

Mercy Clinic is a strong, physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group and is part of the Sisters of Mercy Health System, the fifth largest Catholic Health System in the nation. Located in seven states, Mercy is comprised of 43 hospitals employing 40,000 coworkers.

Working for Mercy gives you all the advantages of a larger organization balanced by the spirit of a smaller patient-centered medical group. You'll discover a friendly and cooperative environment where people care for one another at every level. What sets us apart is our unique approach where physicians and professional managers share leadership and make decisions together to improve upon, and deliver, world-class care.

Join us in building a healthier tomorrow, today.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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.