FP or Med/Peds Hospitalist Needed

Baptist Health Medical Center- Arkadelphia (BHMC-A) is recruiting a hospitalist to join an existing hospitalist program. The program provides care to general medical patients in this 25-bed critical access hospital. This is an immediate need opportunity.  BHMC-A is one of eleven hospitals in the Baptist Health System which is the largest healthcare provider in the state of Arkansas.

The ideal candidate will be a Family Medicine or Med/Peds physician. The position is employed by Arkansas Health Group, a subsidiary of Baptist Health. The schedule is Monday through Thursday (24/7 availability during that time). Two local Internal Medicine and 1 Pediatrician pick up weekends and other dates as needed. There is an average of 12-15 patient encounters per shift.

The offer is a base salary with a competitive benefits package. There is also an opportunity to earn incentive compensation based on patient satisfaction, quality, RVU’s, and medical staff committee involvement.

Arkadelphia is located 60 miles southwest of Little Rock with a population of over 11,000. Arkadelphia is also home to two universities: Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist. The town's recreation opportunities are plentiful with local spots such as a 78-acre park with picnic areas, a pavilion, outdoor basketball courts, softball and soccer fields to name a few. Nearby area recreation also includes DeGray Lake and the Ouachita National Forest.

Interested candidates should contact either:

Phillip J. Wallace

501-202-4377

phillip.wallace@baptist-health.org

or

Dana Heifner

501-312-1818

dana.heifner@baptist-health.org 

For over 100 years, BAPTIST HEALTH has been delivering quality healthcare to the citizens of Arkansas. BAPTIST HEALTH is the state's most comprehensive healthcare system. With more than 200 facilities - including major medical centers, family clinics, therapy and wellness centers - BAPTIST HEALTH is committed to delivering all our best in healthcare to the people of Arkansas.

Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia has been committed to serving the residents of southwest Arkansas since 1981. The 25-bed hospital provides comprehensive services including emergency services, CT Scan, MRI, digital mammography, labor and delivery, orthopedics and sleep studies.

The hospital’s Emergency Department is a Level IV trauma center, which means it has demonstrated the ability to provide advanced trauma life support (ATLS) prior to the transfer of patients to a higher-level trauma center. The staff is able to provide evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities for injured patients.

To better serve the community, Baptist Health Arkadelphia Medical Clinic, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Caddo Valley, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Bismarck, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Gurdon, Baptist Health Family Clinic-Prescott, and Baptist Health Family Clinic Sparkman are operated by Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia.

Awards & Recognition

• Designated as an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital (ArSRH) by the Arkansas Department of Health

“A great place to live, work and play!” With a population of 10,380, Arkadelphia serves as the county seat of Clark County. Arkadelphia is a full-service city with a small-town feel and is conveniently located between Texarkana and Little Rock along the I-30 corridor.