Emergency Medicine Physician Job at Community Health Systems in Bentonville, AR

Northwest Arkansasisa very unique metropolitan area and region inArkansaswithin the beautifulOzark Mountains. It includes four of the ten largest cities in the state:Fayetteville,Springdale,Rogers, andBentonville, the surrounding towns ofBentonandWashingtoncounties, and adjacent ruralMadison County, Arkansas.The Northwest Arkansas region is known for its natural environment, outdoor recreation, low cost of living, and great schools. The area is highlighted by many festivals throughout the year. University of Arkansas, and a large population growth year over year. Also home to three Fortune 500 giants (Wal-mart, Tyson Foods, and JB Hunt), Forbes ranks this area as one of the top 10 places to live in the US for careers.

The 11,000 square-foot facility houses advanced technology, including a CT scanner. The 24/7 emergency department is an extension of services for Northwest Health, operating as a department of Northwest Medical Center Bentonville.

The facility also has two negative pressure rooms, designed to isolate a patient who is suspected of having or has been diagnosed with an airborne infectious disease. The design is intended to prevent the spread of a disease from an infected patient to others. Additionally, decontamination equipment is available for patients who have been injured by or exposed to chemicals. This assists our team in providing safe and appropriate care while protecting staff, patients or guests.

Emergency Department:

Volume: 10,000

Admission Rate:

Patients/HR: 2

Physician Coverage:

12 hrs daily

7a 7p

APP Coverage:

12 hrs daily

7p 7a

EMR: Cerner

Hospital:

ED Beds 12

Overflow Beds: 3

Accredited by Joint Commission

Level IV Trauma Center

Labs: CT, US, X-Ray

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