Physician / Gastroenterology / Arkansas / Locum Tenens / Gastroenterologist Job

JOB OVERVIEWJob Title: GastroenterologyJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Mountain Home, ARService Setting: Hospital (Inpatient)Coverage Type: Call Only + RoundingCoverage Period: May 2026 Ongoing (6 months)Clinical Shift Schedule: Limited inpatient rounding as neededOn-Call Shift Schedule: Friday 5:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM (weekend coverage)Call Type: 24-hour call with roundingCall Ratio: Approximately 1 weekend per monthCallback Rate: Low (approximately 12 patients per day)COVERAGE DATESOngoing coverage; weekend call blocksPATIENT INFORMATIONPatient Demographics: Adolescents and AdultsPatient Volume/Census: Approximately 12 patients per dayAdmissions: IncludedRounding: IncludedPhone Consults: IncludedCase Mix: GI consults, GI bleeds, endoscopies, general GI evaluationsFACILITY INFORMATIONNo. of Beds in Department: 200+ bedsTrauma Level: Level IIIIVEMR System: EpicOffice Equipment Available: Standard endoscopy and inpatient equipmentSupport Staff Available: RN supportReason for Coverage: Supplemental CoveragePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCEHospital Privileges Required: YesCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSRate: TBDTravel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Not SpecifiedREQUIRED PROCEDURESEndoscopyGI consults and inpatient managementManagement of GI bleedsJOB REQUIREMENTSLicenses: Active AR license required (local candidates only)Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in GastroenterologyDEA: RequiredOther Qualifications: Must be comfortable with inpatient GI call coverageDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide weekend GI call coveragePerform inpatient consults and roundingManage GI cases including bleeds and endoscopy needsCollaborate with hospital staffMaintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR