JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Physician Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Paragould AR
Service Setting: Hospital
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: July/August 2025 Ongoing (8 months expected)
Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p 7p 7a (Physicians); 11a 11p 11a 9p (F Sun for NP/PAs)
COVERAGE DATES
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025 (and ongoing)
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: All ages (Adults Pediatrics)
Patient Volume/Census: Annual ED volume 24500
Admissions: Yes
Case Mix: Emergency Medicine including Trauma Cardiology Pediatrics
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 13 ED beds
EMR System: T-system EMR
Specialty Backup Available: Yes 24/7 coverage in Obstetrics Pediatrics Cardiology Internal Medicine Radiology Pathology. Partial coverage in ENT Orthopedics Surgery Ophthalmology Urology Pulmonology Oncology
Support Staff Available: NPs PAs
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Expedited)
Credentialing Timeline: 60 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
General ED procedures
Case log review required (past 2 years)
Must demonstrate competency if not board certified
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active AR Medical
Board: ABEM AOBEM ABFM ABIM ABPS accepted
DEA: AR DEA
Certifications: BLS ACLS PALS ATLS
Experience: 2500 hours in ED in lieu of board certification