Cardiovascular Surgeon

Fort Smith, United States | Posted on 10/08/2026

• 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)

• Job : 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 Demographics:
  Adults, Pediatrics, Neonate
• Average Daily Volume: 10-12
• Rounding:
  Both assigned & unassigned patients
• Case Mix:
  Cardiovascular surgery (urgent, emergent, outpatient), potential clinic cases

• EMR:
  Epic

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available:
  Yes

• Board: BC in CV Surgery
• Active AR license or IMLC
• Certification: ACLS

• 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.