Physician / Emergency Medicine / Arkansas / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Paragould, AR, 72450, USA
Paragould, AR, 72450, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Emergency Care
This locum tenens position is for an Emergency Medicine Physician providing full-time inpatient emergency care at a Level 4 trauma center in Paragould, Arkansas. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating adult and pediatric patients, collaborating with specialty backup teams, and performing general emergency procedures. Candidates must hold an Arkansas MD license, board certification or equivalent experience in emergency medicine, and relevant certifications such as ACLS and ATLS.
JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Paragould, AR Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 12/01/2025 Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: 6a 6p, 6p 6a (Flexible Schedule) COVERAGE DATES Starting December 1, 2025 Ongoing Full-Time Coverage (144 hours/month) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics Patient Volume/Census: Annual Volume 20,316; Daily Average 55 Admissions: 12.6% (Admit & Observation Rate) Phone Consults: Yes (as needed for transfers and consults) Case Mix: Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 13 Trauma Level: Level 4 EMR System: CPSI Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 coverage Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Pathology; Part-time coverage ENT, Orthopedics, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Urology, Pulmonology, Oncology Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage 15.42 hours/day Reason for Coverage: Full-Time Vacancy PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: Daily rate with OT after 12 hours (based on differential); Weekly OT after 168 hours (based on fixed) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES General Emergency Medicine Procedures Trauma Care per Level 4 requirements JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Arkansas MD License Board: BC/BE in EM, IM, or FM (If not BC must have 2,500 ED hours in past 5 years) DEA: Active Arkansas DEA License Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, 2 Trauma CMEs every 3 years Experience: Minimum 2 years recent ED experience; 2 years case logs and CMEs required Other Qualifications: Medical Degree and Residency Certificate required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide emergency care to patients across all acuity levels Collaborate with NPPA and specialty backup teams for consultations Evaluate, diagnose, and treat emerge




