Fort Smith, United States | Posted on 07/14/2026
- Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Call Schedule:
- Interventional: Mon-Sun (Days) or Mon – Thurs (Nights)
- General: 7 on, 7 off (Days)
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 20 mins (General); 30 mins (STEMIs)
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Support Staff: 2-3 APPs
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Cardiology (General & Interventional)
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Call Only
- Coverage Period: ASAP – Dec 31, 2027
- Call Schedule:
- Interventional: Mon-Sun (Days) or Mon – Thurs (Nights)
- General: 7 on, 7 off (Days)
- Call Type: Beeper
- Call Response Time: 20 mins (General); 30 mins (STEMIs)
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
- Support Staff: 2-3 APPs
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Average Daily Volume: 30-40 patients/day
- Rounding: Unassigned Patients
- Case Mix: Cardiology, Interventional
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: Epic
- No of Beds: 203
- Trauma Level: III
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: BC (General) and BE (Interventional)
- Licenses: AR
- Certifications: ACLS
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient cardiology consultations, rounding and management for hospitalized patients.
- Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures as required.
- Manage in-house call for cardiology emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes.
- Interpret and read echocardiograms.
- Perform interventional cardiology procedures as needed.
- Respond to STEMI calls within 30 minutes and other calls within 20 minutes.
- Collaborate with team to cover rotating shifts including days, weekends, and nights.