Locum Emergency Medicine Physician Needs in Arkansas!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking four locum Emergency Medicine physicians to deliver comprehensive care in a busy emergency department serving patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. The facility is a Level 2 trauma and regional cardiac center, requiring providers comfortable with high-acuity cases and a broad range of emergency procedures. Physicians work collaboratively in a team-based environment to manage diverse and complex patient needs.

Dates & Schedule

• Start Date: May 1
• Duration: 12 months
• Shifts per Month: ~30
• Average Hours: ~130 hours/month
• Shift Types & Times:
  • Days: 6a–3p, 8a–6p, 10a–10p
  • Evenings: 2p–12a
  • Nights: 6p–4a, 10p–6a

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in an ED setting (approx. 1.8 patients/hour)
• Treat a wide spectrum of conditions including trauma and cardiac cases
• Perform procedures such as:
  • Reductions, cardioversions, and moderate sedation
  • Laceration repair, chest tubes, intubations, central lines
  • Management of traumatic injuries and EKG interpretation
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and assist colleagues on complex cases
• Utilize EPIC/Dragon for documentation
• Work with robust specialty support (e.g., surgery, cardiology, neurology, OB/GYN, etc.) and trained nursing staff

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Arkansas (AR) license
• Board Certification: BC or BE in Emergency Medicine
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS, DEA
• Experience: Strong procedural competency in emergency medicine
• Malpractice History: Clean record required
• Documentation: NPDB self-query report (dated within 30 days of submission)