<p>A well-equipped urgent care center in Jonesboro, Arkansas is seeking an independent contractor physician to provide coverage across 10-hour shifts. The facility offers full diagnostic capabilities — CT, ultrasound, X-ray, and on-site lab — giving physicians the tools to manage the complete spectrum of urgent care acuity without unnecessary transfers. This is a straightforward 1099 engagement for a clinician who wants clinical autonomy, modern infrastructure, and a manageable patient environment in a growing regional hub.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement — flexibility to set your own schedule</li> <li>Professional liability insurance provided with tail coverage included</li> <li>No administrative or employment overhead — focus entirely on clinical care</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>10-hour shift structure with defined start and end times</li> <li>8-bed urgent care facility — manageable census with efficient patient flow</li> <li>Full on-site imaging suite: CT scanner, ultrasound, and X-ray</li> <li>Comprehensive in-house laboratory for point-of-care and send-out testing</li> <li>Epic EMR — widely familiar platform that minimizes documentation friction</li> <li>Scope encompasses the full breadth of urgent care presentations, supported by robust diagnostic resources typically found in larger facilities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO with completed residency training; urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or internal medicine background well-suited</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in a relevant specialty</li> <li>Active Arkansas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full range of urgent care acuity, including interpretation of CT, X-ray, and ultrasound imaging</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Jonesboro is the largest city in northeast Arkansas and the commercial and medical center of the region, home to Arkansas State University and a steadily growing healthcare corridor. The city offers a low cost of living, a strong local restaurant and arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation along Crowley's Ridge and the surrounding Delta landscape. Physicians relocating from larger metros consistently find that Jonesboro delivers a high quality of life at a fraction of the cost, with a genuine sense of community that is difficult to replicate in major urban centers.</p>