Surgery - Cardiovascular Physician

Location:
Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith is a vibrant city nestled along the Arkansas River, offering a rich blend of history, outdoor recreation, and Southern charm. The city provides an excellent quality of life with affordable living, a welcoming community, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Ozark and Ouachita mountain regions.

Facility:
This is a leading regional medical center and the only hospital in the area supporting a catchment area of approximately 500,000 patients, making it a critical hub for cardiovascular surgical care. The facility offers a dynamic and high-impact work environment with strong support for locum providers and accommodations at a nearby residence inn.

Opportunity:
Physician - Surgery - Cardiovascular

Job Details:

• Provide coverage for cardiovascular surgical services due to an existing surgeon's extended medical leave with an unforeseen return date
• Serve as an on-call CV Surgeon for urgent, emergent, and outpatient surgical patients
• Handle 10-12 patient encounters per shift
• May be required to see patients in clinic pending patient volume, not to exceed 10 hours per week
• Must be board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Active Arkansas license or IMLC required to be considered
• ACLS certification required
• Credentialing timeframe is approximately 90 days
• Nearest airport is FSM (Fort Smith Regional Airport)

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.