Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Fort Smith, AR

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Fort Smith, AR
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Surgical Critical Care
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Fort Smith, AR
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Oct 31, 2026
  
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7 days/week
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour on-call shifts (in-house day, beeper night)
  
• Call Type: In-House; Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Average Daily Volume: 30 patients/day
  
• Case Mix: Trauma, Acute Care Surgery
  

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2
  

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

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible
  
• Licenses: Licensed in AR
  
• Certifications: ATLS
  
• Experience: Acute care surgery experience required
  
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency in Epic EMR
  

• Provide on-call coverage for acute care surgery and trauma
  
• Perform emergency department consultations and urgent surgeries
  
• Manage trauma cases, including both operative and non-operative management
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for patient care
  
• Maintain continuous coverage while permanent recruitment is ongoing