Physician Cardiology-Interventional - Competitive Salary

###Locums | Interventional Cardiology | Fort Smith, AR (Active AR License Required)###Why This Role

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• Limited commitment of five weekdays per month
  
• Ongoing coverage currently authorized through February 2027
  
• In-house STEMI and Interventional Cardiology coverage
  
• Expedited credentialing may be possible for a clean candidate
  
• Epic EMR###

Assignment Details
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing; currently authorized through February 2027
Commitment: Five days per month, Monday–Friday
Coverage Type: 24-hour in-house call
Setting: Inpatient
Call Scope: Interventional Cardiology and STEMI coverage
Average 24-Hour Call Volume: Approximately 20–25 encounters
Patients Seen: Approximately 15–20
Response Time: - Routine in-house requests: Within one hour - Emergency/STEMI: Within 30 minutes
Admissions: Managed by the hospitalist service except STEMI-related admissions
Patient Callbacks: None
EMR: Epic
Credentialing: Approximately 60–90 days; expedited processing may be possible
Temporary Privileges: Unavailable
Nearest Airports: Fort Smith Regional Airport and Northwest Arkansas National Airport
Lodging Recommendation: Homewood Suites###Requirements
Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology
Fellowship-trained in Interventional Cardiology
Active Arkansas medical license required at presentation
Current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS
Clean malpractice history and NPDB required
Current STEMI and cardiac catheterization experience
Availability for five consecutive weekdays per month
Ability to respond to STEMI emergencies within 30 minutes###Clinical Details
Provide 24-hour in-house Interventional Cardiology coverage
Respond to STEMI activations and urgent cardiac consultations
Evaluate approximately 15–20 patients during a call period
Manage STEMI-related admissions when required
Collaborate with seven RNs, six APPs, seven MAs, and three office staff
No patient callbacks, APP supervision, resident supervision, or teaching responsibilities