Cardiology - Interventional Physician

Locums - Fort Smith, Arkansas Interventional Cardiologist Opening

Clinical Role

Join an established Cardiology service in Fort Smith, Arkansas, providing Interventional Cardiology call coverage on an ongoing basis. The facility is seeking providers who can cover approximately 5 days per month, Monday through Friday.

The position is 100% in-house call and includes STEMI coverage. Providers will be responsible for inpatient Cardiology needs and emergency/STEMI cases, with hospitalists managing routine admissions.

The facility is open to multiple providers sharing the coverage.

Assignment Details

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Length:

Ongoing need

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• Approximately 5 days of call per month
• 24-hour call coverage
• 100% in-house call
• STEMI call coverage
• In-house call response time: 1 hour
• Emergency/STEMI response time: less than 30 minutes
• No patient call backs

Coverage Model:

• Multiple providers may share coverage
• Approximately 5 weekdays per month per provider
• 100% in-house
• In-house and STEMI call
• Hospitalist service handles routine admissions
• Interventional Cardiologist manages STEMI admissions

Coverage Requirements:

• Interventional Cardiology call
• In-house call
• STEMI coverage
• Emergency Cardiology care
• Admissions for STEMI patients
• Assigned and unassigned patients
• No routine admissions unless STEMI-related

Position Highlights

• ASAP start
• Ongoing need
• Approximately 5 days per month
• Monday-Friday coverage
• 24-hour call
• 100% in-house call
• STEMI coverage
• 1-hour response time for in-house needs
• Less than 30-minute response time for emergency/STEMI cases
• No patient call backs
• Approximately 20-25 patients seen during a 24-hour call
• Approximately 15-20 average patients per call
• Hospitalist service manages routine admissions
• STEMI admissions required
• Multiple providers accepted
• Hospital Stroke Certified
• EPIC EMR
• Board Certified Interventional Cardiology required
• Active Arkansas license required
• ACLS, ATLS, and BLS required

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

Practice Setting:

Hospital

Inpatient

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour in-house Interventional Cardiology call coverage
• Evaluate and manage inpatient Cardiology patients
• Respond to emergency Cardiology cases
• Provide STEMI coverage
• Manage STEMI admissions
• Perform appropriate interventional Cardiology procedures as clinically indicated
• Provide care for assigned and unassigned patients
• Coordinate care with the hospitalist service
• Respond to urgent inpatient needs within required response times
• Document patient care using EPIC
• No routine patient call backs

Patient Volume

• Approximately 20-25 patients during a 24-hour call
• Average patient volume approximately 15-20
• Volume may vary depending on daily clinical demand

Admissions

Routine admissions are handled by the hospitalist service.

The Interventional Cardiologist is responsible for admissions related to STEMI cases.

Call Responsibilities

Call Type:

In-house and STEMI

Call Schedule:

• Monday-Friday
• Approximately 5 days per month
• 24-hour in-house call

Response Time:

• In-house call: 1 hour
• Emergency/STEMI: less than 30 minutes

Call Scope:

• STEMI
• Emergency Cardiology cases
• Inpatient Cardiology care
• Interventional Cardiology needs
• STEMI admissions
• Assigned and unassigned patients

Support & Team

The Interventional Cardiologist will work alongside the established hospital team. The hospitalist service manages routine admissions, allowing the Cardiologist to focus on Interventional Cardiology, STEMI, and urgent Cardiology needs.

The facility will accept multiple providers to share the ongoing coverage requirement.

Requirements

• Board Certified Interventional Cardiology - Required
• Active Arkansas License - Required
• ACLS - Required
• ATLS - Required
• BLS - Required
• Ability to provide 100% in-house call
• Ability to respond to in-house needs within 1 hour
• Ability to respond to emergency/STEMI cases in less than 30 minutes
• Ability to manage STEMI admissions
• Ability to provide Interventional Cardiology call coverage

Credentialing

An active Arkansas medical license is required.

Board Certification in Interventional Cardiology is required.

Please inquire for current credentialing timeline and requirements.

EMR System:

EPIC

Organization & Team

• Established Cardiology service
• Interventional Cardiology coverage need
• Multiple providers may share coverage
• Approximately 5 weekdays of coverage per month
• 100% in-house call
• STEMI coverage
• Hospitalist service handles routine admissions
• STEMI admissions managed by Interventional Cardiology
• Hospital Stroke Certified
• EPIC EMR
• ACLS, ATLS, and BLS required

About Fort Smith, Arkansas

Location & Access: Fort Smith is located in western Arkansas along the Arkansas-Oklahoma border and serves as a regional center for healthcare, business, and culture. The city offers convenient access to surrounding communities and nearby outdoor destinations.

Lifestyle & Community: Fort Smith offers a welcoming community with historic neighborhoods, local restaurants, shopping, cultural events, and a relaxed pace of life.

Outdoor Recreation: The area provides access to hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities. The nearby Boston Mountains and Ozark region offer especially scenic opportunities for recreation.

Attractions: Fort Smith is known for the Fort Smith National Historic Site, historic downtown, the U.S. Marshals Museum, local arts and cultural venues, and its connection to the Old West.

Quality of Life: Fort Smith combines affordable small-city living with strong regional amenities and convenient access to the Ozarks and surrounding Arkansas and Oklahoma destinations, making it an attractive location for a locum assignment.

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