Physician / Hospitalist / Arkansas / Locum tenens / Hospitalist Job

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Hospitalist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: July (depending on credentialing) 6 months to 1 year Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a7p, 7p7a (Physicians); 8a8p, 12p12a, 7p7a, 9a5p (APPs) COVERAGE DATES July (depending on credentialing) Ongoing through 612 months (flexible based on assignment) TBD exact start/end dates during credentialing process PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Patient Volume/Census: 19 patients/day Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included Phone Consults: No Case Mix: General adult internal medicine FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: TBD Trauma Level: TBD EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: TBD Specialty Backup Available: TBD Support Staff Available: 4 NPs/PAs per day Reason for Coverage: Expansion 5 MDs needed PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Expedited) Credentialing Timeline: Start in July, depending on credentialing COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active state license required Board: BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Board eligible within 6 years post-residency) DEA: Active DEA required Certifications: BLS required for all; ACLS required if performing procedures Experience: Prefer residency completion; new graduates eligible if board-eligible Other Qualifications: Familiarity with Epic EMR preferred DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient care to adult patients Perform daily rounds and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams Document accurately in Epic EMR system Collaborate with APPs and hospital staff Ensure quality, efficient patient care in line with hospital policies