This Emergency Medicine locums opportunity supports four critical access hospitals in Western Arkansas for a regional health system. Each site operates a single-physician, mixed-certification ED (ABEM or ABFM) staffing model with an on-site hospitalist service handling non-ED admitting orders, and no NP/PA coverage. All sites are designated Level 5 trauma facilities coordinating transfers through the Arkansas Trauma Communications Center, with the majority of transfers routed to a regional referral center in Fort Smith. The recruiting need arose after several physicians left the state, creating ongoing scheduling gaps across the group. Physicians comfortable working independently in a lower-acuity, high-autonomy critical access setting will find this a rewarding, steady assignment.

• Job Number: AR1722
• Position: Locums Emergency Medicine
• County/State: Western Arkansas
• Rate: $200/hr
• Facility: Critical Access Hospital — 4 locations (integrated regional health system)
• Trauma Level: Level 5 at all sites; transfers coordinated via Arkansas Trauma Communications Center, majority to a regional referral center in Fort Smith
• Shift Schedule: 6a–6a (24-hour shift with option for shorter shifts)
• Call: None — ED physician remains in-house for full shift; also responsible for inpatient Code Blue/rapid response coverage
• Support Staff: Single-physician, mixed-certification ED coverage (no NP/PA use); on-site hospitalist service for non-ED admitting orders
• ED Bed Count: 4-6 beds per facility
• Annual ED Volume (CY2025): 4,750 – 7,400
• Required Certifications: ABEM or ABFM certification; mixed-certification model accepted
• EMR: EPIC

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