JOB OVERVIEW • Specialty: Surgical Critical Care
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Smith, AR
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Oct 31, 2026
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 7 days/week
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour on-call shifts (in-house day, beeper night)
• Call Type: In-House
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION • Average Daily Volume: 30 patients/day
• Case Mix: Trauma, Acute Care Surgery
FACILITY INFORMATION • EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
PROCEDURES • Laparoscopic Surgery
• Liver surgery
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Chest tube insertion
• Central line insertion
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Board: Board Eligible
• Licenses: Licensed in AR
• Certifications: ATLS
• Experience: Acute care surgery experience required
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency in Epic EMR
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide on-call coverage for acute care surgery and trauma
• Perform emergency department consultations and urgent surgeries
• Manage trauma cases, including both operative and non-operative management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for patient care
• Maintain continuous coverage while permanent recruitment is ongoing
