Physician / Emergency Medicine / Arkansas / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Ph

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