Locum Tenens General Trauma Surgeon Is Wanted in Arkansas
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Russellville, AR
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Arkansas)
- $65.81
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $2,632
- Median yearly
- $136,885
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Arkansas pay a median of $65.81/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Arkansas right now
- 30 open Physician jobs in Arkansas from 3 agencies, 4 of them in Russellville.
- Typical Physician pay in Arkansas: $65.81/hour ($136,885/year, BLS).
Job description
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- Beeper call -- 20 minute response time
- Call ratio: 1 in 3
- Avg per 24-hr call: 6 patients seen, 10 patients per shift
- Adult and pediatric populations treated
- Laparoscopic surgery -- appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernioplasty
- C-section, D&C, hysterectomy, and GI endoscopy required
- Vascular surgery skills required -- aneurysm repair, arterial bypass
- Chest tube, central line, PA catheter placement required
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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