Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency services team at a well-established 177-bed regional medical center serving Saline County. The hospital's main campus spans approximately 400,000 square feet of inpatient and outpatient treatment space, supporting a broad spectrum of specialty services that translate directly into robust emergency acuity and strong subspecialty backup for ED providers. This is a compelling opportunity for a clinician who wants a full-service community hospital environment with flexible scheduling and a clear path toward leadership.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure (details provided upon inquiry)
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to CME resources, professional development tools, and educational programming through a dedicated physician institute
- Leadership and career growth opportunities within the organization
- Excellent specialty support from an extensive on-campus subspecialist network
Practice Highlights
- 177-bed acute care regional hospital serving Saline County and surrounding communities
- Main campus encompasses approximately 400,000 square feet of inpatient and outpatient treatment areas
- Comprehensive specialty support on campus including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and psychiatry
- Pediatrics service line on site, providing pediatric subspecialty backup for ED pediatric volume
- Surgical subspecialties available including bariatric surgery, providing broad OR and post-surgical coverage support
- Diagnostic imaging services on campus supporting rapid ED workup capability
- Additional service lines include rehabilitation, wound care, sleep medicine, women's services, breast imaging, hospice, and home health — reflecting a full-continuum regional referral center
- Emergency services department positioned as the primary acute care access point for Saline County's regional population
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Arkansas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a busy community regional emergency department, including medical, surgical, and pediatric presentations
About the Community
Benton is the county seat of Saline County, Arkansas, situated approximately 25 miles southwest of Little Rock — close enough to access a major metropolitan area while offering the lower cost of living, strong public schools, and relaxed pace of a growing mid-size Southern city. The region features lakes, state parks, and outdoor recreation throughout the Ouachita foothills, and Benton itself has seen consistent residential and commercial growth that makes it an attractive long-term destination for physicians and their families.