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

• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Critical Care Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Smith, AR 72903
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Aug 03, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
• Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Call Type: In-House
• Call Ratio: 8:10
• Reason for Coverage: Vacancy
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

• Rounding: Both

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

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

• 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

• Board: Board Eligible (within 5 years of Residency)
• Licenses: Licensed in AR
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
• Experience: Board Eligible within 5 years of Residency

• Perform rounding on ICU patients and manage critical care cases.
• Respond to in-house call for emergencies and provide overnight coverage.
• Perform invasive procedures including central line placement, arterial line insertion, and bronchoscopy.
• Manage ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) and hemodynamic support.
• Collaborate with support staff for daytime call coverage and patient handoffs.