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Experienced Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon needed for a locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in Arkansas. This 21-day assignment, starting 08/01/2025, requires 24-hour call coverage and OR availability from 7 am to 12 pm daily, with 1-2 procedures expected per day. The position involves working 1-2 weeks per month, with flexibility...
Location:AR
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Geriatric Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arkansas, starting 06/16/2025. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric care, focusing on preventative medicine and managing a diverse patient panel. The work schedule involves seeing patients from 8:30 AM to 4:20 PM. The physician should be comfortable...
Location:AR
Specialty:Geriatrics
Provider Type:Physician
A hospital in Arkansas is seeking a skilled OB/GYN physician for a recurring locum tenens assignment. Starting on 06/22/2025, this role requires coverage for one week per month in June, July, and August, with potential for extension. The schedule includes working Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday...
Location:AR
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Pathologist for a 40-day locum tenens assignment at a Laboratory / Diagnostic Center in Arkansas. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with general pathology, including frozen sections, non-gynecological cytology, pap smears, and bone marrow examinations. This opportunity begins on 07/01/2025, and involves working...
Location:AR
Specialty:Pathology
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.