Surgery - Critical Care Physician

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Surgery - Critical Care Physician

Fort Smith, Arkansas
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About the job

We are hiring a locums Acute Care Surgery physician for a Level III Trauma Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role involves trauma and surgical coverage, including emergent cases and admit management, with a focus on patient care and teamwork.

Requirements

  • Active Arkansas Medical License
  • Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery
  • ATLS certification
  • Experience in trauma or acute care surgery

Qualifications

  • Medical degree
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to handle emergent cases
  • Team player
  • Availability for immediate start

Full job description

Fort Smith, AR - Locums Acute Care Surgeon Position Overview
  • Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • Specialty: Acute Care Surgery
  • Coverage Type: Locums
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Assignment End Date: October 31, 2026
  • Setting: Level III Trauma Center
  • Coverage: 24/7 Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Call
Availability Requirements

Required

  • 24-hour shifts
  • Call only
  • In-house call during the day based on patient volume
  • Beeper call overnight for trauma
  • Call response time: 20 minutes
  • Admissions required
Licenses, Certifications & QualificationsRequired License
  • Active Arkansas Medical License
Required Board Certification
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery/Acute Care Surgery
Required Certification
  • ATLS
Practice Details
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Acute Care Surgery and Trauma coverage
  • Covers all trauma activations
  • Immediate coverage need due to staffing shortage
  • Average daily census: 30+ patients
  • Acute care surgical consults and urgent operative cases
Clinical Responsibilities
  • Acute Care Surgery
  • Trauma call coverage
  • Emergency Department consults
  • Urgent and emergent operative cases
  • Inpatient admissions and management
EMR
  • Epic
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