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Hire Family Medicine Physicians in Arkansas

Arkansas has 1,600 licensed family medicine physicians — ranking #24 nationally. Median salary: $235k.

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Licensed Providers
Source: NPI Registry
Per 100K Residents
-100% vs national
$235k
Median Salary
Source: BLS 2024
#24
National Rank
of 51 states
Job Growth
projected
~49d
Avg Time-to-Fill
moderate competition
MODERATE COMPETITION

Arkansas ranks #24 of 51 states for family medicine physicians with 1,600 providers. Average time-to-fill: ~49 days. Sign-on bonuses avg $15,000.

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Family Medicine Physicians Salary & Compensation in Arkansas

$195,000
Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$235,000
Median Salary
$265,000
Senior (8-15 yrs)

To recruit mid-career family medicine physicians in Arkansas, target offers at $246,750+. Sign-on bonuses averaging $15,000 can help close competitive candidates. (Source: BLS OOH)

Arkansas Recruiting Market Overview

Arkansas ranks #24 of 51 states for family medicine physicians with 1,600 providers.

With 8.4% annual turnover, Arkansas sees approximately 134 family medicine physicians position changes per year. Top retention factors: work-life balance (85%), competitive salary (82%), and supportive management (78%).

Average time-to-fill is ~49 days. Recruiters should factor in 60-120 days for hospital credentialing and 90-180 days for insurance paneling.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Hiring Family Medicine Physicians in Arkansas

How many family medicine physicians are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 1,600 licensed family medicine physicians, ranking #24 nationally. Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.

What is the salary for family medicine physicians in Arkansas?

The national median is $235,000. Entry-level: $195,000, Senior: $265,000. Sign-on bonuses averaging $15,000 are common for hard-to-fill roles. Source: BLS 2024.

Is Arkansas a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

Check with the Arkansas Board of Nursing. The Nurse Licensure Compact includes 42 member states.

Which cities in Arkansas have the most family medicine physicians?

The largest concentrations are in .

What is the turnover rate for family medicine physicians in Arkansas?

Annual turnover averages 8.4%. Top exit reasons: burnout (35%), better pay (28%). Proactive retention programs reduce turnover 25-40%.

How long does recruiting family medicine physicians take?

Average time-to-fill is ~49 days (moderate competition). Hospital credentialing adds 60-120 days. Start the process early to avoid staffing gaps.

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