Critical Care Medicine Physician

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