Cardiologist

Fort Smith, United States | Posted on 07/14/2026

• Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Call Schedule:
• Interventional: Mon-Sun (Days) or Mon – Thurs (Nights)
• General: 7 on, 7 off (Days)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 mins (General); 30 mins (STEMIs)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Support Staff: 2-3 APPs
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Cardiology (General & Interventional)
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Dec 31, 2027
• Call Schedule:
• Interventional: Mon-Sun (Days) or Mon – Thurs (Nights)
• General: 7 on, 7 off (Days)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 mins (General); 30 mins (STEMIs)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Support Staff: 2-3 APPs
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 30-40 patients/day
• Rounding: Unassigned Patients
• Case Mix: Cardiology, Interventional

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• No of Beds: 203
• Trauma Level: III

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC (General) and BE (Interventional)
• Licenses: AR
• Certifications: ACLS

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient cardiology consultations, rounding and management for hospitalized patients.
• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures as required.
• Manage in-house call for cardiology emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes.
• Interpret and read echocardiograms.
• Perform interventional cardiology procedures as needed.
• Respond to STEMI calls within 30 minutes and other calls within 20 minutes.
• Collaborate with team to cover rotating shifts including days, weekends, and nights.