Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician – Level II Trauma Center | Hot Springs, AR

Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician in Hot Springs, AR — Level II Trauma Center opportunity for board certified/eligible EM physicians. 13-week travel contract (May 1–July 31, 2026) with competitive weekly pay. Ideal for emergency medicine physicians seeking locum tenens or travel physician jobs in Arkansas.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $8,400 – $9,000
• Location: Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913 — Arkansas emergency medicine jobs
• Setting: Emergency Department (ED) at a Level II Trauma Center and regional cardiac facility
• Start Date: May 1, 2026
• End Date: July 31, 2026
• Employment Type: Locum tenens (travel contract) — locum tenens emergency medicine
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Average Hours Per Week: 36
• Number of Positions: 4
• Shifts: Day, evening, and night shifts available (varied start times: 6a-3p, 8a-6p, 10a-10p, 2p-12a, 6p-4a, 10p-6a)
• Duration: 13-week contract

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of emergency medicine clinical experience
• Active Arkansas medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Current certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS, and DEA registration
• Clean malpractice history and recent self-query NPDB report (within 30 days of application)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced ED with diverse patient populations (pediatric, adult, geriatric)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a busy Level II Trauma Center
• Manage an average of 1.8 patients per hour while prioritizing critical care and patient flow
• Perform emergency procedures: reductions, cardioversion, moderate sedation, laceration repair, chest tube placement, intubation, central line placement, traumatic injury management
• Interpret EKGs and manage acute cardiac presentations in collaboration with regional cath lab/cardiology
• Document clinical care using EPIC EMR and Dragon dictation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including general surgery, GI, neurology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN, nephrology, cardiology, and urology
• Work alongside trauma-trained nursing staff (ACLS, PALS certified) and participate in orientation and ongoing training as needed

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive locum tenens pay for emergency medicine physicians
• Work at a busy Level II trauma and regional cardiac center — strong clinical support and diverse pathology
• Experience life in Hot Springs National Park: scenic beauty, historic bathhouses, and a welcoming community

Apply now: Join our locum tenens team of emergency physicians in Hot Springs, AR. Submit your CV, current state license, NPDB self-query, and certifications to be considered. Questions? Contact our locum tenens recruiter to learn more about this emergency medicine job and travel physician opportunity.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.