Multiple Primary Care Openings

Baptist Health Fort Smith (BHFS) has opportunities for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine physicians to practice in a variety of outpatient clinics. There are currently at least six locations that have growth needs throughout Fort Smith and Van Buren. At least one of these locations qualifies for candidates seeking a J-1 waiver.

Baptist Health Fort Smith is 492- bed hospital complete with an emergency department, intensive care unit, outpatient imaging and surgery center. It offers a wide range of specialties including cardiology, neuro-interventional radiology, orthopedics, pediatrics and geriatrics. The facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and continues to earn recognition for exceptional stroke and heart care by national agencies. 

The health system also includes a 103-bed hospital in nearby Van Buren, Ark., and more than 40 clinic locations. Baptist Health Fort Smith employs nearly 100 providers and works closely with independent and contracted physicians in the community to provide quality care to its patients.

Baptist Health Fort Smith, formerly known as Sparks Regional Medical Center, was built in 1887 making it the state’s first hospital. Located on the Arkansas River, Fort Smith is the second largest city in Arkansas and home to roughly 88,000 people. The city recently celebrated its Bicentennial and continues to focus on economic growth and quality of life while still paying homage to its roots. The Fort Smith National Historic Site traces the town's origins as a military post during the frontier era and along with several other historic sites and museums continues to draw guests from across the country.

Baptist Health-Fort Smith was the first hospital built in Arkansas in 1887. It is currently a 492-bed medical center accredited by The Joint Commission. In addition to operating one of the busiest emergency departments in the state, the hospital offers providers who specialize in areas such as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, interventional radiology and stroke care, orthopedics, general and trauma surgery, bariatric surgery, labor and delivery, pediatrics, and many more.

From screenings to expert treatment to surgical procedures, we provide advanced, state-of-the-art services to ensure you get the best possible results from your care including the minimally-invasive da Vinci surgical system.

Baptist Health-Fort Smith is annually recognized by national leaders for our commitment to safety and quality care of patients suffering from chest pain, heart failure and stroke. 

The health system also includes a 103-bed hospital in nearby Van Buren, Ark., and more than 40 clinic locations. Baptist Health Fort Smith employs nearly 100 providers and works closely with independent and contracted physicians in the community to provide quality care to its patients.

Baptist Health-Fort Smith serves residents of Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Scott and Logan counties in Arkansas, as well as residents of Sequoyah, LeFlore, and Haskell counties in Oklahoma.

The average median income of a family in Fort Smith is $37,340 and the average price for a 1800-square foot home is $223,885, making this area very affordable to live in. The average community in Fort Smith is 17 minutes, putting you just a short drive away from the clinic or hospital.

Fort Smith offers an eclectic mix of the “Old West” and the “new South” with multiple art and history museums and theatres, as well as numerous places to enjoy world-class dining and shopping. The city also offers dozes of trails for those who like to walk, run, bike or hike. Learn more at https://www.fortsmith.org/.