JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: L-MD-43606
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Fort Smith, AR
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
Coverage Period: ASAP – Jul 31, 2027
Shift Schedule: Clinic hours up to 10 hrs/week as needed; primary coverage is on-call
Call Schedule: TBD; Possible nights & weekends
Call Coverage: On-call for CV Surgical patients, either urgent, emergent or outpatient.
Call Type: Beeper
Call Response Time: 20 minutes
Reason for Coverage: Vacancy (Medical Leave)
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency (Vendor)

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults, Pediatrics, Neonate
Average Daily Volume: 10-12
Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned patients
Case Mix: Cardiovascular surgery (urgent, emergent, outpatient), potential clinic cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide on-call coverage for cardiovascular surgical patients, including urgent, emergent, and outpatient cases.
Manage and treat surgical patients in the hospital setting, including rounding and admissions.
See patients in clinic for follow-up and consultations as needed (up to 10 hours per week).
Collaborate with other surgeons and hospital staff to ensure continuity of care.
Respond promptly to call backs within 20 minutes and provide timely surgical interventions.