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Job description
Locums - Fort Smith, Arkansas Interventional Cardiologist Opening
Clinical Role
Join an established Cardiology service in Fort Smith, Arkansas, providing Interventional Cardiology call coverage on an ongoing basis. The facility is seeking providers who can cover approximately 5 days per month, Monday through Friday.
The position is 100% in-house call and includes STEMI coverage. Providers will be responsible for inpatient Cardiology needs and emergency/STEMI cases, with hospitalists managing routine admissions.
The facility is open to multiple providers sharing the coverage.
Assignment Details
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
Ongoing need
Schedule:
Monday-FridayApproximately 5 days of call per month24-hour call coverage100% in-house callSTEMI call coverageIn-house call response time: 1 hourEmergency/STEMI response time: less than 30 minutesNo patient call backs Coverage Model:
Multiple providers may share coverageApproximately 5 weekdays per month per provider100% in-houseIn-house and STEMI callHospitalist service handles routine admissionsInterventional Cardiologist manages STEMI admissions Coverage Requirements:
Interventional Cardiology callIn-house callSTEMI coverageEmergency Cardiology careAdmissions for STEMI patientsAssigned and unassigned patientsNo routine admissions unless STEMI-related Position Highlights
ASAP startOngoing needApproximately 5 days per monthMonday-Friday coverage24-hour call100% in-house callSTEMI coverage1-hour response time for in-house needsLess than 30-minute response time for emergency/STEMI casesNo patient call backsApproximately 20-25 patients seen during a 24-hour callApproximately 15-20 average patients per callHospitalist service manages routine admissionsSTEMI admissions requiredMultiple providers acceptedHospital Stroke CertifiedEPIC EMRBoard Certified Interventional Cardiology requiredActive Arkansas license requiredACLS, ATLS, and BLS required Clinical Details & Responsibilities
Practice Setting:
Hospital
Inpatient
Clinical Responsibilities:
Provide 24-hour in-house Interventional Cardiology call coverageEvaluate and manage inpatient Cardiology patientsRespond to emergency Cardiology casesProvide STEMI coverageManage STEMI admissionsPerform appropriate interventional Cardiology procedures as clinically indicatedProvide care for assigned and unassigned patientsCoordinate care with the hospitalist serviceRespond to urgent inpatient needs within required response timesDocument patient care using EPICNo routine patient call backs Patient Volume
Approximately 20-25 patients during a 24-hour callAverage patient volume approximately 15-20Volume may vary depending on daily clinical demand Admissions
Routine admissions are handled by the hospitalist service.
The Interventional Cardiologist is responsible for admissions related to STEMI cases.
Call Responsibilities
Call Type:
In-house and STEMI
Call Schedule:
Monday-FridayApproximately 5 days per month24-hour in-house call Response Time:
In-house call: 1 hourEmergency/STEMI: less than 30 minutes Call Scope:
STEMIEmergency Cardiology casesInpatient Cardiology careInterventional Cardiology needsSTEMI admissionsAssigned and unassigned patients Support & Team
The Interventional Cardiologist will work alongside the established hospital team. The hospitalist service manages routine admissions, allowing the Cardiologist to focus on Interventional Cardiology, STEMI, and urgent Cardiology needs.
The facility will accept multiple providers to share the ongoing coverage requirement.
Requirements
Board Certified Interventional Cardiology - RequiredActive Arkansas License - RequiredACLS - RequiredATLS - RequiredBLS - RequiredAbility to provide 100% in-house callAbility to respond to in-house needs within 1 hourAbility to respond to emergency/STEMI cases in less than 30 minutesAbility to manage STEMI admissionsAbility to provide Interventional Cardiology call coverage Credentialing
An active Arkansas medical license is required.
Board Certification in Interventional Cardiology is required.
Please inquire for current credentialing timeline and requirements.
EMR System:
EPIC
Organization & Team
Established Cardiology serviceInterventional Cardiology coverage needMultiple providers may share coverageApproximately 5 weekdays of coverage per month100% in-house callSTEMI coverageHospitalist service handles routine admissionsSTEMI admissions managed by Interventional CardiologyHospital Stroke CertifiedEPIC EMRACLS, ATLS, and BLS required About Fort Smith, Arkansas
Location & Access: Fort Smith is located in western Arkansas along the Arkansas-Oklahoma border and serves as a regional center for healthcare, business, and culture. The city offers convenient access to surrounding communities and nearby outdoor destinations.
Lifestyle & Community: Fort Smith offers a welcoming community with historic neighborhoods, local restaurants, shopping, cultural events, and a relaxed pace of life.
Outdoor Recreation: The area provides access to hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities. The nearby Boston Mountains and Ozark region offer especially scenic opportunities for recreation.
Attractions: Fort Smith is known for the Fort Smith National Historic Site, historic downtown, the U.S. Marshals Museum, local arts and cultural venues, and its connection to the Old West.
Quality of Life: Fort Smith combines affordable small-city living with strong regional amenities and convenient access to the Ozarks and surrounding Arkansas and Oklahoma destinations, making it an attractive location for a locum assignment.
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Worksite address
fort smith, AR, 72901, US
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