Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care in Fort Smith, AR

Adelphi Locums; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 91,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Locums seeks a Doctor of Medicine with Critical Care expertise for inpatient coverage in Fort Smith, AR. Assignment type: Locum Tenens, with call coverage and clinical duties in a high-acuity setting. Shifts run 7a-7p or 7p-7a, with in-house call and a favorable travel/monetary package.

Coverage spans from early November 2026 onward, with ongoing weekly pay. Board-certified/eligible physicians licensed in Arkansas are invited to apply, with emphasis on proficiency in critical care

Qualifications

• Board: BC/BE within 5 years of residency.
• Licenses: Licensed in AR.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS.
• Proficiency in critical care procedures as listed.

Responsibilities

• Rounding on critical care patients.
• Provide in-house call coverage.
• Manage ventilators and invasive/non-invasive airway support.
• Perform central line, arterial line, and other critical care procedures.
• Supervise mid-levels and residents as needed.

Skills

Ventilation management

Invasive procedures

Job description

Doctor of Medicine | Critical Care

Location: Fort Smith, AR Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-15331
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Critical Care Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Fort Smith, AR
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Nov 02, 2026 - Ongoing
  
• Shift/Call Schedule: 7a-7p or 7p-7a
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Ratio: 8:10
  
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

COVERAGE DATES

• Week of Nov 02, 2026
  
• Week of Nov 09, 2026
  
• Week of Nov 23, 2026
  
• Week of Dec 14, 2026
  
• Week of Jan 25, 2026
  
• Week of Feb 01, 2026
  
• Week of Feb 15, 2026
  
• Week of Feb 22, 2026
  
• Week of Mar 22, 2026
  
• Week of Mar 29, 2026
  
• Week of Apr 05, 2026
  
• Week of Apr 12, 2026
  
• Week of Apr 19, 2026
  
• Week of Apr 26, 2026
  
• Week of May 10, 2026
  
• Week of May 17, 2026
  
• Week of May 24, 2026
  
• Week of May 31, 2026
  
• Week of Jun 07, 2026
  
• Week of Jun 21, 2026
  
• Week of Jun 28, 2026
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned patients
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR: Epic
  
• Support Staff: PA/NPs: 2
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required:
  
  • Ventilation Management (Invasive (ETT/NT/Tracheostomy), Non-invasive (BiPAP/CPAP))
    
  • Chest tube insertion
    
  • Bronchoscopy (W/bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL))
    
  • Evaluation and management of acute volume/BP issues
    
  • Insertion of Central line
    
  • Insertion of Arterial line
    
  • Insertion of PA catheter
    
  • Insertion of Intra-Aortic Balloon pump (IABP) (Temporary placement)
    
  • ICP evaluation and management
    
  • Dialysis catheter placement
    
  • Diagnostic/therapeutic taps
    
  • Lumbar puncture
    
  • Paracentesis
    
  • Thoracentesis
    

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE (within 5 years of residency)
  
• Licenses: Licensed in AR
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
  
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency in critical care procedures as listed
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform rounding on critical care patients
  
• Provide in-house call coverage
  
• Manage ventilators and invasive/non-invasive airway support
  
• Perform central line, arterial line, and other critical care procedures
  
• Supervise mid-levels and residents as needed