Arkansas Children’s, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric pulmonologist with expertise in cystic fibrosis (CF). The successful candidate will join the state’s only pediatric health system and play a key role in shaping the future of children’s health in our region. 

Program Info & Highlights:

Join a dedicated team at Arkansas Children’s of 14 physicians, advanced practice and specialty nurses, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine fellows, respiratory therapists, social workers and nutrition specialist in an academic hospital-based pediatric pulmonary practice. Other highlights include:

• Become part of a well-established CF program and the only accredited CF Center in Arkansas with significant opportunities for growth in clinical care, program development and scholarship
• Drive the future of CF care and statewide asthma initiatives in a visible, high-impact faculty role.
• Immediate opportunities for leadership roles in clinical care, research, and program development tailored to your experience
• Nationally recognized and ranked in US News and World Report, with federally funded research in a variety of fields, including cystic fibrosis, aerosol delivery, asthma, pulmonary pharmacology, pediatric control of breathing, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and more
• The states only accredited Pediatric Sleep Lab in the state, with robust inpatient sleep study, multidisciplinary adherence and innovative telehealth programs
• Benefit from over 14,000 outpatient visits/procedures and 10,000+ PFTs annually, and an innovative home ventilator program with more than 12 non-ICU inpatient beds
• Work within multidisciplinary teams covering cystic fibrosis, aerodigestive, complex care, neuromuscular disease, Fontan/congenital heart disease, pulmonary/sickle cell, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic ventilation and craniofacial, among others
• Opportunity to build within a supportive academic children’s hospital environment, with access to Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and other institutional resources that can support clinical, translational and collaborative investigation
• Active role in mentoring three fellows and rotating residents within a supportive, resource-rich teaching hospital
• Competitive salary and comprehensive UAMS faculty benefits package with medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage, employee daycare, malpractice insurance and generous PTO with paid holidays
• Robust retirement package with employer match, Tuition Discount Benefits within the University of Arkansas system and Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility
• UAMS supports foreign medical graduates including J-1 waivers, H-1B and O-1 visa types

Qualifications:

• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Arkansas
• Board Certification in Pediatrics and sub-specialty, as appropriate
• Candidates at Associate Professor or Professor level are especially encouraged to apply
• Candidates with strength in multidisciplinary care, team leadership, mentorship and academic engagement are encouraged to apply