Cardiovascular Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: L-MD-43606 Profession: Physician Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Fort Smith, AR Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: ASAP – Jul 31, 2027 Shift Schedule: Clinic hours up to 10 hrs/week as needed; primary coverage is on-call Call Schedule: TBD; Possible nights & weekends Call Coverage: On-call for CV Surgical patients, either urgent, emergent or outpatient. Call Type: Beeper Call Response Time: 20 minutes Reason for Coverage: Vacancy (Medical Leave) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency (Vendor) PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults, Pediatrics, Neonate Average Daily Volume: 10-12 Rounding: Both assigned & unassigned patients Case Mix: Cardiovascular surgery (urgent, emergent, outpatient), potential clinic cases FACILITY INFORMATION EMR: Epic PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: Yes JOB REQUIREMENTS Board: BC in CV Surgery Active AR license or IMLC Certification: ACLS Duties & Responsibilities Provide on-call coverage for cardiovascular surgical patients, including urgent, emergent, and outpatient cases. Manage and treat surgical patients in the hospital setting, including rounding and admissions. See patients in clinic for follow-up and consultations as needed (up to 10 hours per week). Collaborate with other surgeons and hospital staff to ensure continuity of care. Respond promptly to call backs within 20 minutes and provide timely surgical interventions.