Pediatric Advance Practice Provider

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Closing Date:

12/11/2025Type of Position:Clinical Staff - NursingJob Type:Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click theApply link/button.

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Department:COM | Orthopaedics Surgery Koder group

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Summary of Job Duties:Join the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) in Northwest Arkansas as a Advance Practice Provider (APP) , playing a crucial role in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care to pediatric patients. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work closely with attending surgeons in Pediatric General Surgery, Pediatric Trauma Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics, and Pediatric Otolaryngology services.

As a APP, you will assist physicians with clinic visits, perform procedures, round on inpatients, and manage all aspects of patient care for surgical services. You will also serve as a surgical first assist, collaborating with attending surgeons on care planning and inpatient management. Additionally, you will receive training in spine conditions to enhance your ability to provide comprehensive care.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on pediatric healthcare in Northwest Arkansas. Apply TodayQualifications:

PA:

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant (PA) studies
• Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistant certified in the State of Arkansas
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

OR

APRN:

• Masters in Nursing from an accredited School/College of Nursing
• APRN License
• Arkansas RN License
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Ability to manage patient care and collaborate with attending surgeons.
• Experience in surgical assisting and inpatient care

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians in clinic, organizing visits, performing procedures, and rounding on inpatients as needed.
• Augment physicians' ability to provide medical services by collecting and documenting data, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and ordering and scheduling lab studies and consultations.
• Manage all aspects of patient care for surgical services, including new consultations, history and physical examinations, care planning, daily rounding, lab and imaging interpretation, and discharge planning.
• Serve as surgical first assist for the above surgical services.
• Collaborate with attending surgeons on initial care planning and inpatient management.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Optional Documents:

Curriculum Vitae, Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:HearingFrequent Physical Activity:Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, StoopingBenefits Eligible:Yes

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