Hospitalist

• Job Title: Physician Hospitalist
  

• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  

• Location: Fort Smith Arkansas
  

• Service Setting: Inpatient Hospital
  

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  

• Coverage Period: July (depending on credentialing) 6 months to 1 year
  

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p 7p 7a (Physicians); 8a 8p 12p 12a 7p 7a 9a 5p (APPs)
  
  

COVERAGE DATES

• July (depending on credentialing)
  

• Ongoing through 6 12 months (flexible based on assignment)
  

• TBD exact start/end dates during credentialing process
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults
  

• Patient Volume/Census: 19 patients/day
  

• Admissions: Yes
  

• Rounding: Included
  

• Phone Consults: No
  

• Case Mix: General adult internal medicine
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: TBD
  

• Trauma Level: TBD
  

• EMR System: Epic
  

• Office Equipment Available: TBD
  

• Specialty Backup Available: TBD
  

• Support Staff Available: 4 NPs/PAs per day
  

• Reason for Coverage: Expansion 5 MDs needed
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Expedited)
  

• Credentialing Timeline: Start in July depending on credentialing
  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD
  

• Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Licenses: Active state license required
  

• Board: BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Board eligible within 6 years postresidency)
  

• DEA: Active DEA required
  

• Certifications: BLS required for all; ACLS required if performing procedures
  

• Experience: Prefer residency completion; new graduates eligible if boardeligible
  

• Other Qualifications: Familiarity with Epic EMR preferred
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient care to adult patients
  

• Perform daily rounds and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams
  

• Document accurately in Epic EMR system
  

• Collaborate with APPs and hospital staff
  

• Ensure quality efficient patient care in line with hospital policies