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Physician / Emergency Medicine / Arkansas / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Ph

Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Paragould, AR, United States

Duration: Full Time


JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Paragould, AR

Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient

Coverage Type: Clinical Only

Coverage Period: May 31, 2026 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule: 6:00 AM 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM 6:00 AM

COVERAGE DATES

Starting May 31, 2026

Ongoing assignment

Flexible scheduling; must be available for both day and night shifts

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics

Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 24,500 annual ED visits

Admissions: Yes

Rounding: Included

Phone Consults: Yes

Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 125 hospital beds; 13 ED beds

Trauma Level: Level III

EMR System: T-System

Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment

Specialty Backup Available: Yes

Support Staff Available: NP/PA support (12:00 PM 11:00 PM)

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policy

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Emergency medicine evaluations and management

Stabilization and treatment of acute conditions

Interpretation of diagnostic studies

Coordination of care with inpatient and specialty teams

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses: Active Arkansas medical license required

Board: Board Certification preferred; if not board certified, must have 2,500 ED hours in past 5 years

DEA: Active Arkansas DEA required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS required

Experience: Emergency medicine experience required

Other Qualifications: Must meet full credentialing and documentation requirements including CME logs, malpractice history, immunization records, and affiliations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide emergency medical care in a hospital setting

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute patient conditions

Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system

Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care