Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Paragould, AR

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Paragould, AR Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Paragould, Arkansas, 72450!

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Paragould, AR
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: May 31, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

COVERAGE DATES
• Starting May 31, 2026
• Ongoing assignment
• Flexible scheduling; must be available for both day and night shifts

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 24,500 annual ED visits
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 125 hospital beds; 13 ED beds
• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: T-System
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes
• Support Staff Available: NP/PA support (12:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policy

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency medicine evaluations and management
• Stabilization and treatment of acute conditions
• Interpretation of diagnostic studies
• Coordination of care with inpatient and specialty teams

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Arkansas medical license required
• Board: Board Certification preferred; if not board certified, must have 2,500 ED hours in past 5 years
• DEA: Active Arkansas DEA required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, ATLS required
• Experience: Emergency medicine experience required
• Other Qualifications: Must meet full credentialing and documentation requirements including CME logs, malpractice history, immunization records, and affiliations

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care in a hospital setting
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute patient conditions
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
• Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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