Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Arkansas

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 443,000 - 664,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for an on-site ED assignment in Arkansas. The role covers 24-hour shifts with prescriptive authority and no requirement for board certification.

You will evaluate and treat patients of all ages in a lower-volume ED (~14 patients/day, ~5,000/year) and coordinate admissions or transfers as clinically indicated during each shift.

Qualifications

• Prescriptive authority required.
• Board certification not required; ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum tenens ED coverage during 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 AM).
• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients of all ages in a low-volume ED (~14 patients/day, ~5,000/year).
• Coordinate admissions and transfers as needed.

Skills

Prescriptive authority

Emergency medicine

Education

MD/DO (Emergency Medicine)

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225961-MD-AR
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:24-Hour Shift
• Assignment Type:ER
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:No
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This community-based hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support quality emergency care delivery. Infrastructure is in place to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during assigned coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

Arkansas offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural attractions suited to varied interests. The state features opportunities for hiking, water-based recreation, and scenic drives across diverse natural landscapes. Cultural destinations, historical sites, and community events are available throughout the region, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM) at this on-site emergency department, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients across all age groups in a lower-volume department with approximately 5,000 annual visits and an average of 14 patients per day. Clinicians will manage a variety of emergency cases, coordinating admissions and transfers as clinically indicated throughout each assigned shift. Prescriptive authority is required for this assignment. No call responsibilities are associated with this position.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Approximately 14 patients per day; approximately 5,000 annual ED visits
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:24-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification not required; prescriptive authority required