BAPTIST HEALTH - VAN BUREN - EM - PHYSICIAN-FT
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Job Description
Ready to make an impact and take the next step in your career? Join TeamHealth's nationwide team of world-class clinicians in Van Buren, Arkansas. We are seeking a physician to provide care in the emergency department at Baptist Health of Van Buren.
Whether you are an experienced emergency medicine physician interested in a change of pace, a recent graduate looking to build a strong clinical foundation, or a family practice/internal medicine physician with emergency experience and interested in broadening your practice, this role is for you.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Flexible scheduling
- Clinical autonomy
- Epic EMR
- Provide personalized care in a lower-volume ED
- Join a steady and consistent team
Who We're Looking For
- EM physicians committed to making a difference in community-based care
- FM/IM physician with emergency experience
- New grads and residents seeking an environment optimized to develop clinical
Skills
- Final-year residents interested in moonlighting opportunities
Join a team that supports you at every step of your clinical journey with education and resources that equip you to provide best-in-class care. Apply today to learn more!
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City Caption
Van Buren, Arkansas
City Description
Van Buren, Arkansas, part of the Fort Smith metro area, is situated along the Arkansas River and combines rich history and a welcoming community atmosphere.
The quality of life and affordability found in Van Buren, along with convenient proximity to Fort Smith, make the area an ideal place to call home.
Historic downtown features local shops and restaurants, and nearby larger metropolitan areas provide easy access to additional entertainment and amenities to meet everyone's needs. Looking for outdoor enjoyment?
The Arkansas River, local hiking trails, and neighboring Lake Fort Smith State Park and Ozark Mountains keep adventure within reach. Find all that you seek in Van Buren.
Job Benefits
- 1099 independent contractor
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- No non-compete clause; enjoy the freedom to practice where and how you choose
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources, and CME through the TeamHealth Institute
- Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program and referral program
- Association with a leading physician practice in the U.S.
- Practice with confidence as a member of TeamHealth's national Patient Safety Organization
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients in the Baptist Health of Van Buren emergency department. Collaborate with a consistent clinical team to ensure efficient and personalized patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be physicians with experience in emergency medicine, family practice, or internal medicine. The role is open to experienced clinicians, recent graduates, and final-year residents.
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 90% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Van Buren
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $214k
- Typical market rent
- $989/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 85.9
- State income tax
- Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Fort Smith, AR-OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.