Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Hospitalist in Fort Smith, AR

Nurse Practitioner | Hospitalist
Location: Fort Smith, AR
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
  
• Specialty: NP/PA - Hospitalist
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
  
• Facility: Baptist Health - Fort Smith
  
• Health System: SCP Health - Locums
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Days, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• No. of Beds in Department: 194
  
• EMR System: Epic
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Board: BC 
  
• Licenses: Active Arkansas NP/PA license, DEA with AR address
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA with AR address and prescriptive authority
  
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA)
  
• Experience: 2 years recent experience in specialty; Hospitalist experience preferred
  
• Other Qualifications: Case logs for past 2 years, Immunizations (Flu, Hep B, TB, Covid)
  

• Provide comprehensive hospitalist care to adult and geriatric patients during day shifts (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM).
  
• Collaborate with a team of 4 physicians and tele-physician for patient management.
  
• Perform admission, discharge, and follow-up evaluations.
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.
  
• Document patient encounters in Epic EMR.