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

Doctor of Medicine | Cardiology - 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: Cardiology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Dec 31, 2027
• Shift Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off, day shifts
• Call Type: In-House
• Call Response Time: 15 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need

• Average Daily Volume: 30-40 patients/day
• Admissions: 5
• Phone Consults: 10

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2-3

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

• Required
  • Outpatient - Cardiology
  • Inpatient - Cardiology
  • ICU
  • Non-invasive
  • Echocardiography
  • TEE (Transesophageal Echo)
  • Nuclear Cardiology (Cardiolyte, thallium, etc.)
  • STEMI
  • Invasive cardiology - diagnostic only
  • PA catheter placement
  • IABP (Intra Aortic Balloon pump) placement
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Heart biopsy
  • Invasive cardiology - Interventional
  • Angioplasty - PTCA
  • Intracoronary stent placement
  • Atherectomy
  • Electrophysiology
  • Cardiac ablation
  • Permanent pacemaker placement
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD/ICD)

• Board: BC required (Certified)
• Licenses: Licensed in AR
• Certifications: ACLS

• Provide inpatient cardiology consultations and management for hospitalized patients.
• Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures as required.
• Manage in-house call for cardiology emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes.
• Collaborate with the hospitalist team to coordinate patient care.
• Cover a 7-day on / 7-day off schedule, including day shifts and on-call responsibilities.