Physician / Emergency Medicine / Arkansas / Locum Tenens / Locums - Emergency Medicine in Arkansas Job
Gentry, AR, 72734, USA
- Healthcare
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Emergency Department
This locum tenens position seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive emergency care at a critical access hospital in Arkansas. Responsibilities include managing a variety of emergency cases, performing standard ED procedures, and collaborating with hospitalists. The role requires board certification, active medical licensure, and relevant emergency certifications, with shifts available immediately until July 29, 2024.
- Location: Arkansas
We are currently seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team for a locum tenens position near Gentry, AR. This opportunity is available immediately and extends until July 29, 2024, with the possibility of extension. As a critical access rural hospital, we provide essential emergency medical services to our community, offering comprehensive care with fewer volumes compared to larger hospitals.
Position Details:- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: July 29, 2024
- Shifts: Various shifts available, both days and nights
- Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Only
- EMR System: Epic
- Patients Per Shift: Approximately 38 per 24 hours
- Bed Capacity: 12
- Practice Setting: Outpatient
As an Emergency Medicine Physician with us, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED
- Performing usual ED procedures, including intubation, chest tube insertion, conscious sedation, laceration repair, central line placement, suturing, I&D, dental blocks, foreign body removal, reductions, cardioversion, and responding to codes
- Managing a variety of cases, including Stroke, STEMI, pediatrics, and adults
- Admitting patients to the hospital via our Hospitalist team and collaborating closely with them for patient care
- Responding to codes on the medical-surgical floor if needed
To be considered for this position, you must have:
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine
- Active Arkansas medical license
- ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications
- No call required
- No rounding outside of the ED department
- Opportunity to work with medical residents starting July 2024
- Open shifts available starting in May
If you are a compassionate and skilled Emergency Medicine Physician seeking a rewarding locum tenens opportunity near Gentry, AR, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey!
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