Physician / Emergency Medicine / Arkansas / Locum Tenens / Emergency

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Paragould, AR

Service Setting: Hospital

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: July/August 2025 Ongoing (8+ months expected)

Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a7p, 7p7a (Physicians); 11a11p, 11a9p (FSun for NP/PAs) COVERAGE DATES

July 2025

August 2025

September 2025

October 2025

November 2025 (and ongoing)

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: All ages (Adults, Pediatrics)

Patient Volume/Census: Annual ED volume 24,500

Admissions: Yes

Case Mix: Emergency Medicine, including Trauma, Cardiology, Pediatrics

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 13 ED beds

EMR System: T-system EMR

Specialty Backup Available: Yes 24/7 coverage in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Pathology. Partial coverage in ENT, Orthopedics, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Pulmonology, Oncology

Support Staff Available: NPs, PAs

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Expedited)

Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rate: TBD

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES

General ED procedures

Case log review required (past 2 years)

Must demonstrate competency if not board certified

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active AR Medical

Board: ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM, ABPS accepted

DEA: AR DEA

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS

Experience: 2500 hours in ED in lieu of board certification

Permanent