Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Northwest Arkansas is a very unique metropolitan area and region in Arkansas within the beautiful Ozark Mountains. It includes four of the ten largest cities in the state: Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, the surrounding towns of Benton and Washington counties, and adjacent rural Madison County, Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas region is known for its natural environment, outdoor recreation, low cost of living, and great schools. The area is highlighted by many festivals throughout the year. University of Arkansas, and a large population growth year over year. Also home to three Fortune 500 giants (Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and JB Hunt), Forbes ranks this area as one of the top 10 places to live in the US for careers.

Northwest Medical Center – Bentonville is a 128-bed acute care facility. The facility offers comprehensive cardiac care, including open-heart surgery and cardiac catheterization, as well as the Northwest Rehabilitation program. The facility has received accreditation from the Joint Commission, Chest Pain Center, and Joint Center.

Emergency Department:

Volume: 22,000

Admission Rate: 15%

Physician Coverage: 7a – 7p; 7p – 7a

APC Coverage: 11a – 11p

Documentation: Cerner

Hospital:

Beds: 128

Ed Beds: 21

Overflow Beds: 8

Primary Stroke Center

Accredited by Joint Commission

Accredited Chest Pain Center

2022 Leapfrog Safety Rating “A”

Level III Trauma Designation

Full service Imaging Center

Full range of medical specialists available

Bronze Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation