Health Care Career Fair to Support Local Clinical Professionals Scheduled for April 18 in Fort Smith
April 07, 2026FORT SMITH, Ark. (April 7, 2026) — In response to recent changes affecting health care workers in the River Valley, Saint Mary’s Regional Health System of Russellville, National Park Medical Center of Hot Springs and Saline Health System of Benton will host a health care career fair on Saturday, April 18, from 3-7 p.m. at The Bakery District Collection Room, located at 70 S. Seventh St., Fort Smith.
The event is designed to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for providers and clinical professionals exploring their next career opportunity. Hospital leadership and nursing staff will be on-site to discuss open positions, assist with applications and conduct interviews.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a driver’s license, Social Security card, professional licensure and resume. Computers will be available for on-site applications.
The career fair is open to a broad range of clinical roles, including:
- Nursing
- Radiology
- Laboratory
- Pharmacy
- Cath Lab
- Operating Room
- Behavioral Health
- Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy
- And more
Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about employee benefits and workplace culture at each organization.
To reduce barriers to attendance, light refreshments will be provided, and a kids’ area will be available for those who need to bring children.
The career fair is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required.
To learn more about Saint Mary’s, visit SaintMarysRegional.com or call 479.964.5687. To learn more about National Park, visit NationalParkMedical.com or call 501.321.1000. To learn more about Saline Health System, visit SalineMemorial.org or call 501.776.6000.
About Saint Mary’s Regional Health System
A part of Lifepoint Health, Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is a 170-bed acute care hospital with more than 100 active physicians and mid-level providers representing 18 specialties on the medical staff. Saint Mary’s offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including a Level III Trauma Center and chest pain-accredited Emergency Department, 3D mammography, Turning Point Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, labor and delivery services and inpatient rehabilitation. Accredited by the Joint Commission, Saint Mary’s is proud to uphold its mission of making communities healthier®, as we continue a century-long legacy of compassionate and quality care.
About National Park Medical Center
National Park Medical Center (NPMC), part of Lifepoint Health, is a 161-bed full-service acute care hospital located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Guided by a mission of making communities healthier, NPMC offers a wide range of medical services including cardiology, emergency services, image and surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation and much more. The hospital’s deep commitment to meeting the highest national standards for quality and safety is demonstrated by its Joint Commission accreditation and various clinical accreditations and certifications. NPMC is partially owned or invested in by physicians. To learn more about National Park Medical Center, visit NationalParkMedical.com.
About Saline Health System
Saline Health System, a part of LifePoint Health, is made up of Saline Memorial Hospital, a 177-bed acute care facility, and Saline Clinics, a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The hospital is accredited through The Joint Commission for meeting quality and safety standards, the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, the MBSAQIP as a bariatric surgery center, Optum in the Bariatric Centers of Excellence network, CARF as a rehabilitation center and the AASM as a sleep center. Saline Memorial Hospital is also proud to be recognized as a Leapfrog Grade “A” Hospital for its commitment to patient safety and quality care. For more information about Saline Memorial Hospital, please call 501.776.6000 or visit SalineMemorial.org. For more information about LifePoint Health, visit LifePointHealth.net.
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