Neurosurgeons Needed in Central Arkansas with Baptist Health

Neurosurgeons Needed in Central Arkansas with Baptist Health

Baptist Health Medical Center – Little Rock (BHMC-LR) is recruiting board-eligible or
board-certified neurosurgeons to join a high-volume neurosurgery practice serving Central
Arkansas. This opportunity spans three hospitals across the region: BHMC–Little Rock,
BHMC–North Little Rock, and BHMC–Conway.

Hospital System & Clinical Excellence
 BHMC–Little Rock: An 850-bed tertiary care center, designated as both a Stroke Center
of Excellence and a Spine Center of Excellence.
Supported by BHMC–North Little Rock (225 beds) and BHMC–Conway (120 beds;
opened in 2016).
* Metro area population of 900,00 with a combined referral base of more than 2,000,000.
Our neurosurgery group currently includes four neurosurgeons and three dedicated
neurointerventionalists specializing in stroke and vascular malformations. This integrated team
structure provides comprehensive cranial, vascular, and spine coverage across the system.
The neurosurgical service performs thousands of cases annually, including:
* Complex skull base surgery for tumor, acoustic neuroma, Chiari decompression, and
transsphenoidal pituitary surgery
* Cerebrovascular procedures including aneurysm clipping, cavernomas and AVM
management with endovascular support
* Primary and metastatic CNS tumor resection
* Spine deformity, tumors, and degenerative conditions
* Cranial and spine trauma
The system is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, including neuronavigation, minimally
invasive and robot-assisted platforms (Mazor X), O-arm technology, advanced 3T/functionalMRI, and comprehensive intraoperative neuromonitoring systems, Storz microscopes and
endoscopes.

Why Central Arkansas?
Central Arkansas offers the ideal blend of career opportunity and quality of life.
* Little Rock: A vibrant capital city with the Arkansas Symphony, The Rep Theater, Clinton
Presidential Library, thriving dining scene, and nationally recognized outdoor riverfront
trail system.
* North Little Rock: Affordable housing, family-friendly neighborhoods, lakes, and minor
league baseball at Dickey-Stephens Park.
* Conway: The fast-growing “City of Colleges” with excellent schools, community spirit,
and a lively downtown.
With its affordability, cultural amenities, and abundant outdoor recreation, Arkansas is
consistently ranked as one of the most livable regions in the U.S.

The Opportunity
This role offers:
* High-volume surgical practice with diverse cranial, vascular, and spine case mix
* A collaborative team including neurointerventionalists for stroke and vascular coverage
* Institutional support from Spine and Stroke Centers of Excellence
* Access to advanced neurosurgical technology and infrastructure
* Strong referral base across Arkansas and neighboring states
* An attractive lifestyle in a growing and affordable metropolitan region
* A competitive base salary with RVU and Quality Bonus opportunity.
* Participation in a 403 (b) qualified retirement plan and a 457 non-qualified retirement plan.
* Malpractice, CME, Licensure fees, health, dental, life, disability, and other shared plans.

Interested candidates should contact either:

Phillip Wallace | 501-351-3283 | Phillip.Wallace@baptist-health.org
or
Dana Heifner | 501-312-1818 | dana.heifner@baptist-health.org

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock is the largest private, not-for-profit hospital in Arkansas. The nationally recognized, faith-based hospital opened as Baptist State Hospital in November 1920 and was legally incorporated on Feb. 16, 1921. Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock has 827 licensed beds and serves as the flagship hospital of Baptist Health. It is easily accessible off Interstates 30 and 630 in the growing area of west Little Rock.

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock’s Emergency Department is a Level II Trauma center and is staffed with the most experienced specialists.

Also located on the campus are Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute, Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital, Hickingbotham Outpatient Center, Medical Towers I, Medical Towers II, Doctors Park, the Cornerstone Medical Building and Baptist Health Eye and Surgery Center, allowing patients and providers convenient access to additional health care services.

Awards & Recognition

• Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award
• Among an elite group of hospitals nationwide to earn an “A” patient safety rating in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades
• Recipient of The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
• Designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Arkansas Department of Health

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.

Little Rock is located in Central Arkansas and has much to offer in the way of outdoor activities as well as cultural experiences. It is easy to understand why Arkansas is called the Natural State from the many rivers, lakes, parks, hiking trails and camping sites readily available and in close proximity. Little Rock boasts the Little Rock Zoo, Arkansas Arts Center, Arkansas Symphony, and The Repertory Theater, to name a few.  Little Rock has the only downtown home to both a state capitol and a Presidential Library, and is linked on both sides of the Arkansas River by 24 miles of one of the best trail systems of parks and pedestrian bridges in the country.