Full-Time Positions in Fort Smith (4)
View All JobsNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Oncology · Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR
Aprn
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant · Pulmonology · Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, AR
Dialysis Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Fort Smith, AR)
Fort Smith, AR
Full-Time Tips
- •Ask whether a sign-on bonus is offered and how it vests
- •Ask about panel size and daily visit expectations
- •Clarify on-call requirements before accepting
- •Review non-compete clauses carefully
- •Confirm CME budget and time-off allowance
Why Choose Full-Time
Full-Time Careers in Fort Smith
3 of the 4 listings were first posted in the last 30 days. The most recent was first posted on November 12, 2026.
Practicing as an NP in Arkansas
AANP classifies Arkansas as a reduced practice state. Arkansas NPs need a collaborative practice agreement, typically with a physician, to prescribe unless they hold a certificate of full independent practice authority. An NP can apply for that certificate after 6,240 hours of practice under an agreement with a physician or with prescriptive authority in another jurisdiction. Arkansas is a Nurse Licensure Compact member. The compact covers the RN license beneath your APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Arkansas. APRN licensure is issued by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Check the board's current checklist before accepting a role, because requirements and fees change. Certification for this role: national board certification through AANPCB or ANCC on the population track that matches the role.
Comprehensive Benefits
Health, dental and vision coverage, retirement plans and paid time off are usually part of the offer. Confirm each in the listing.
Job Security
Stable employment with consistent income, malpractice coverage, and professional development support.
Career Growth
Access to leadership tracks, CME funding and promotion paths. Ask how each is structured.
Posted pay for full-time roles
1 of 4 listings states an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
How these roles are set up
All 4 are on site.
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Fort Smith at a Glance
Who is hiring
3 employers have active full-time listings in Fort Smith. Mercy leads with 2.
- Mercy2 listings
- Ennoble Care1 listing
- St Francis House NWA1 listing
Full-Time roles across Arkansas
Fort Smith accounts for 4 of the 28 active full-time listings in Arkansas. Other Arkansas cities with full-time listings: Little Rock (4).
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Full-Time NP Market in Fort Smith, AR
Full-time NP listings in Fort Smith are permanent roles where benefits, paid time off, and continuing education support form part of the offer. Compare the whole package rather than base pay alone, and get on-call expectations in writing. Fort Smith, AR is a mid-sized regional hub in Arkansas by 2020 Census population. AANP places Arkansas in its reduced practice category. States in the same category still set different requirements, so check the Arkansas rules before applying. 4 active NP positions are currently listed on this page.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (2020 population); AANP State Practice Environment (as of 2026); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (nursecompact.com), verified 2026-08-11; BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Listing counts, employers and pay figures come from active listings on this board.
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