Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Paragould, AR

• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: May 31, 2026 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

COVERAGE DATES

• Starting May 31, 2026

• Ongoing assignment

• Flexible scheduling; must be available for both day and night shifts

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 24,500 annual ED visits

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included

• Phone Consults: Yes

• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 125 hospital beds; 13 ED beds

• Trauma Level: Level III

• EMR System: T-System

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Yes

• Support Staff Available: NP/PA support (12:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policy

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Emergency medicine evaluations and management

• Stabilization and treatment of acute conditions

• Interpretation of diagnostic studies

• Coordination of care with inpatient and specialty teams

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Arkansas medical license required

• Board: Board Certification preferred; if not board certified, must have 2,500 ED hours in past 5 years

• DEA: Active Arkansas DEA required

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS required

• Experience: Emergency medicine experience required

• Other Qualifications: Must meet full credentialing and documentation requirements including CME logs, malpractice history, immunization records, and affiliations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care in a hospital setting

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute patient conditions

• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system

• Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care