Emergency Medicine Physician

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: 7a 7p, 7p 7a (Physicians); 11a 11p, 11a 9p (F Sun 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