Emergency Medicine Physician
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Paragould, AR • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: May 31, 2026 – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM COVERAGE DATES • Starting May 31, 2026 • Ongoing assignment • Flexible scheduling; must be available for both day and night shifts PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics • Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 24,500 annual ED visits • Admissions: Yes • Rounding: Included • Phone Consults: Yes • Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: 125 hospital beds; 13 ED beds • Trauma Level: Level III • EMR System: T-System • Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment • Specialty Backup Available: Yes • Support Staff Available: NP/PA support (12:00 PM – 11:00 PM) • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policy REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Emergency medicine evaluations and management • Stabilization and treatment of acute conditions • Interpretation of diagnostic studies • Coordination of care with inpatient and specialty teams JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Arkansas medical license required • Board: Board Certification preferred; if not board certified, must have 2,500 ED hours in past 5 years • DEA: Active Arkansas DEA required • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS required • Experience: Emergency medicine experience required • Other Qualifications: Must meet full credentialing and documentation requirements including CME logs, malpractice history, immunization records, and affiliations DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide emergency medical care in a hospital setting • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute patient conditions • Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system • Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care
Requirements
- Active Arkansas medical license required
- Board Certification preferred; if not board certified, must have 2,500 ED hours in past 5 years
- Active Arkansas DEA required
- ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS required
- Emergency medicine experience required
- Must meet full credentialing and documentation requirements including CME logs, malpractice history, immunization records, and affiliations
Nice To Haves
- Board Certification preferred; if not board certified, must have 2,500 ED hours in past 5 years
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical care in a hospital setting
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute patient conditions
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
- Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policy
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