Job Overview
- Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Cardiology (General & Interventional)
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- 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 minutes (General); 30 minutes (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
- Number of Beds: 203
- Trauma Level: III
Privileges & Compliance
- Hospital Privileges Required: No
- Temporary Privileges Available: No
Job Requirements
- Board Certification: 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.