Accounts Receivable, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Cardiology, Echocardiography, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Insurance, Medical Records, Patient Care, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Fort Smith, Arkansas
POSTED
12 days ago
JOB OVERVIEW
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Cardiology (General & Interventional)
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Call Only
Coverage Period: ASAP – Dec 31, 2027
Call Schedule:
Interventional: Mon-Sun (Days) or Mon – Thurs (Nights)
General: 7 on, 7 off (Days)
Call Type: Beeper
Call Response Time: 20 mins (General); 30 mins (STEMIs)
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
Support Staff: 2-3 APPs
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
PATIENT INFORMATION
Average Daily Volume: 30-40 patients/day
Rounding: Unassigned Patients
Case Mix: Cardiology, Interventional
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Epic
No of Beds: 203
Trauma Level: III
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: No
Temporary Privileges Available: No
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: BC (General) and BE (Interventional)
Licenses:AR
Certifications: ACLS
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide inpatient cardiology consultations, rounding and management for hospitalized patients.
Perform diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures as required.
Manage in-house call for cardiology emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes.
Interpret and read echocardiograms.
Perform interventional cardiology procedures as needed.
Respond to STEMI calls within 30 minutes and other calls within 20 minutes.
Collaborate with team to cover rotating shifts including days, weekends, and nights.