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Posted 20 July, 2026

Neurological Surgery, Neurosurgeons Needed in Central Arkansas with Baptist Health

Baptist Health
Little Rock, AR, US Full Time

Job Description

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Neurosurgeons Needed in Central Arkansas with Baptist Health

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

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

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

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

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Interested candidates should contact either:

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

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