Critical Care Physician

Location:
Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith, Arkansas offers a vibrant blend of rich history and modern amenities, situated along the scenic Arkansas River on the Oklahoma border. The city boasts a low cost of living, a welcoming community, and easy access to outdoor recreation including the beautiful Ozark and Ouachita mountain regions.

Facility:
This well-established medical facility is a comprehensive acute care hospital serving the Fort Smith region and surrounding communities. The facility operates a Level 3 trauma center providing 24/7 acute care surgery and trauma coverage, supported by a strong clinical team dedicated to delivering high-quality surgical and emergency services.

Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

Job Details:

• Immediate need for locum Acute Care Surgeon coverage to maintain continuous 24/7 coverage while recruiting for a permanent hire
• 24-hour shifts providing round-the-clock acute care surgery and trauma call coverage
• On-call response required within 30 minutes; primarily in-house coverage during the day with trauma beeper coverage at night
• Manage a high-volume census of 30+ patient encounters per shift including acute care surgical cases
• Respond to on-call, ED consult, and urgent OR demands
• Lead and manage all trauma calls as part of the acute care surgery team
• Active Arkansas medical license required
• Board certification required with ATLS certification required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of 30 days

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.