Pediatric Advance Practice Provider (Northwest AR.)

Closing Date:

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 the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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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:

Required Documents to Apply:

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.

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.