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Locum Tenens Opportunity : Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine Near Gentry, AR

Job ID : j-236909

We are seeking a skilled locum tenens physician in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine for a critical access rural hospital near Gentry, Arkansas. This opportunity is ideal for physicians looking to make an impact in a community setting while managing a range of cases in an outpatient environment.

Position Overview :

Specialties

Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine

• Start Date

ASAP

• Contract Length

Ongoing

• Coverage Type

Scheduled Clinical Hours Only (No Call)

Practice Details :

• Practice Setting

Outpatient

• Patients Per Shift

Up to 38 patients per 24-hour shift

• Bed Capacity in Department

12

• EMR System

Epic

• Admissions

Required

• Inpatient vs. Outpatient

Outpatient only; inpatient admissions are handled by a Hospitalist

• No Surgery Required

Focus on usual ED procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, conscious sedation, laceration repair, central line placement, suturing, I&D, dental blocks, foreign body removal, reductions, cardio conversion, codes, stroke, STEMI, pediatrics, and adults.

Requirements :

• Board Certification

Required

• License

Active Arkansas license required

• Certifications

ACLS

• ATLS
• PALS
• Experience

Minimum board certification required; experience in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine preferred

• Credentialing Timeframe

60-90 days

• Temporary Privileges

Not available

Additional Information :

• Holidays Off

New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, 4th of July

• Support Staff

Dedicated team including medical residents rotating through the ED starting July 2024

• Responsibility

The ED physician will be the sole physician in the hospital often and always at night. They will respond to codes on medical-surgical units if necessary, though this is infrequent.

This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a community-focused practice while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum tenens work provides. If you are interested in making a significant difference in a rural setting, apply for this position today.

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