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Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Arkansas! Our client is looking for a physician specializing in critical care medicine to begin coverage in mid May. Hours include 12 hour shifts (7a - 7p) with some occasional call coverage. The selected locum will be handling central/arterial lines, chest tubes, ECMOs, thoracentesis, and other critical...
Location:AR
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsStart Date: Late AprilSchedule: 12 hour weekend shifts (8a - 8p) Responsibilities:• MRIs• CT scans• Ultrasounds• X-rays• Other general radiology readsRequirements:• Board certified/eligible• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications• Valid AR state licenseApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses...
Location:AR
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Cross Arkansas off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a gastroenterologist to begin coverage in early June. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts. The selected locum will be handling rounds, ERCPs, high risk cases, and other GI procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This...
Location:AR
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Cross Arkansas off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a gastroenterologist to begin coverage in mid July. Hours include 10 hour shifts (7a - 5p) with some weekend 24 hour call coverage shifts. The selected locum will be handling rounds, colon screenings, ED consults, and general GI cases. There is a chance...
Location:AR
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: ArkansasStart Date: Early AprilSchedule: 12 hour day or night shifts for 8-10 days per month, and some 24 hour shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Comfortable with life saving procedures like line placements, intubations, and vent management• Board certified/eligible• BLS...
Location:AR
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: ArkansasStart Date: Early MarchSchedule: 12 hour day or night shifts for 8-10 days per month, and some 24 hour shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Comfortable with life saving procedures like line placements, intubations, and vent management• Board certified/eligible• BLS...
Location:AR
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: ArkansasStart Date: Early April Schedule: 12 hour day or night shifts for 8-10 days per monthResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Comfortable with life saving procedures like line placements, intubations, and vent management• Board certified/eligible• BLS and ACLS...
Location:AR
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: ArkansasStart Date: Late MarchSchedule: 12 hour day or night shifts for 8-10 days per monthResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Comfortable with life saving procedures like line placements, intubations, and vent management• Board certified/eligible• BLS and ACLS...
Location:AR
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsLocation: ArkansasStart Date: Early AprilSchedule: 24 hour call coverage shiftsResponsibilities:• Rounds• Central/Arterial lines• Chest tubes• Thoracentesis• Intubations• Caths• Other critical care cases/proceduresAdditional Information:• Potential for assignment extension• EMR System: EpicApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong...
Location:AR
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Job DetailsCoverage Start: Late NovemberHours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM shifts from Mondays - FridaysResponsibilities:• Manage transplant cases• Oversee VAD (ventricular assist device) procedures• Participate in ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) programs• Conduct heart biopsiesAdditional Information:• Potential for assignment extension• Facility...
Location:AR
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Arkansas typically earn an average of $123,249 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $129,110 a year.
Physicians in Arkansas are required to complete 20 hours of CME every year.
Yes, new graduates can work in Arkansas as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.