Closest International Airports:
- 261 miles: Memphis, TN (MEM / KMEM) Memphis International Airport
Pediatrician Opening in Southern Arkansas
Physician:
Pediatric: General
Market: Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000)
Job ID:11008
Verified Date:05/08/2023
Loan Repayment:Yes
Sign on Bonus:Yes
Practice Type:
Employed
Accept J1 Visa:Yes
Accept H1b Visa:Yes
Permanent: Full time
Pediatric: General
What you need to know:
Practice Details
- Seeking a board eligible/board certified Pediatrician to join our team!
- Choose your practice type: hospital employed or private practice
- Anticipated Peds/Nursery call 1:3
- Attend C-sections and perform circumcisions
- Quick ramp up period for a busy practice
Compensation Details
- Commencement bonus
- CME expenses
- Relocation assistance
- Medical education debt repayment assistance
- Full benefits package including 401k and paid malpractice insurance
Community Details
- El Dorado, Arkansas is home to petroleum leader, Murphy Oil Corporation, and other Fortune 500 companies
- It is a college town with excellent public and private schools
- Strong local economy with national manufacturing and businesses
- Wildlife refuge provides hunting, fishing and camping opportunities
- Arboretum state park provides beautiful walking trails
- Arts center, antique and boutique shopping located in historic downtown area
- Community has festivals year round, museums, movie theaters, in addition to beautiful country club
Recruiter Insights
Compensation. The Starting Salary Is $50,000 To $75,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In Memphis, TN. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20% Lower Than The Aforementioned Metropolitan Areas, Provides Significant Purchasing Power To Build Their Dream Home, Payoff School Loans And Retire Early.
The Housing Market. 4 beds 3 baths 3,080 sqft This 3080 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 3.0 bathrooms. This home can be yours for $399,000.
The Community. El Dorado, Arkansas is home to petroleum leader, Murphy Oil Corporation, and other Fortune 500 companies
It is a college town with excellent public and private schools
Strong local economy with national manufacturing and businesses.
The Employer. The hospital, located in south central Arkansas, offers a full range of services including CT/MRI/Open MRI, PET Imaging, Mammography, Oncology and Radiation Therapy, Pediatrics, Urology, Family Practice Residency Program, Senior Health Center South Arkansas Center on Aging, Cardiac Catheterization, Interventional Cardiology, CV/Thoracic Surgery, Neonatal ICU, Orthopedics, Rehab, Women's Services and Interventional Radiology.
Community Profile
What is nice to know.
Closest Major City:
- 202 miles to Memphis, TN
- 209 miles to Baton Rouge, LA
- 231 miles to Garland, TX
- 234 miles to Plano, TX
- 241 miles to Dallas, TX
Closest Domestic Airport:
- 9 miles: El Dorado, AR (ELD / KELD) South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
- 74 miles: Monroe, LA (MLU / KMLU) Monroe Regional Airport
- 88 miles: Texarkana, AR (TXK / KTXK) Texarkana Regional Airport
- 102 miles: Shreveport, LA (SHV / KSHV) Shreveport Regional Airport
Cost of Living:
- Mean Housing Cost - $110,760
- City Cost of Living Index - 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
- State Cost of Living Index - 87.8
Colleges and Universities:
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (about 34 miles; Magnolia, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,005)
- Louisiana Tech University (about 48 miles; Ruston, LA; FT enrollment: 5,874)
- Grambling State University (about 48 miles; Grambling, LA; FT enrollment: 4,885)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 56 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
Demographics:
- 49.6% Black alone
- 44.5% White alone
- 3.4% Hispanic
- 0.8% American Indian alone
- 0.8% Two or more races
- 0.6% Asian alone
Taxes:
- State Income Tax Rate - 4.05%
- State Sales Tax Rate - 6.5%
- County Tax Rate - 2.76%
- Property Tax Rate - 0.52%
Major Industry:
- Manufacturing (19%)
- Retail trade (17%)
- Other services, except public administration (9%)
- Construction (9%)
- Health care and social assistance (8%)
- Educational services (7%)
- Transportation and warehousing (5%)
Recreation:
- Hill's Recreation Parlor
- El Dorado Recreation Complex
- South Arkansas Arboretum
- Mattocks Park
Arts & Culture:
- South Arkansas Arts Center
- Murphy Arts District
- MAD Amphitheater
Sports for the Spectator:
- Arkansas Sports Team and Sport Training Facilities.
- University of Arkansas Razorbacks sports teams, which encompass football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, golf, track, cross country, gymnastics, swimming, and tennis.
Sports for the Participant:
- El Dorado Hills Little League
- Shark ATAC Swim Team
- Healthworks Fitness Center
- Eldorado Ata/Karate-Kids
Shopping:
- Mellor Park Mall
- Threads Costumes Shop
- Oddities Novelties & More
- Madison Square Shopping Center
Top Five things to do:
- South Arkansas Arboretum
- Newton House Museum
- Old City Park
- Bodenhamer Skate Park
- Mitchell Park