Cardiovascular Surgeon

• 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.