Closing Date:12/07/2026
Type of Position:
Job Type:Regular
Shift Vary (United States of America)
No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Department:
HBB | Cardiovascular
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:The Advanced Practice Provider (APP: APRN or PA) will assist the cardiology attending physicians with the inpatient cardiology services, cardiology clinic, cardiac rehabilitation, and cardiac catheterization lab at the UAMS Benton/Bryant facility. The APP will be responsible for rounding on assigned service, managing care of inpatients and outpatients, and other duties as assigned. The APP must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems of patients.
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:
For APRNs:
- Master’s Degree in nursing
- Must have Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Certification
- Three (3) years of nursing experience
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas; APRN License
For PAs:
- Master's Degree
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Certification through NCCPA
- Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire
- Valid License as a Registered Nurse by the State of Arkansas and APRN License OR
- Valid License as a Physician Assistant in the State of Arkansas
- Demonstrated communication (written and oral) problem-solving, leadership and collaborative skills, strong patient advocacy and patient education skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two years of APP experience in cardiology related specialty
- Five years of RN experience in cardiology related specialty
Qualifications Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- The APP extends the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
- Provides comprehensive health assessments, determines diagnoses, implements treatment plans, prescribes medical treatments and manages health issues for patients in collaboration with the designated physicians.
- Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patient's health care problems; and serves as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
- Coordinates the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Continuously: Talk; Hear; Read, concentrate, or think analytically
- Frequently: Stand; Sit; Walk; Use hands to touch, handle or feel
- Occasionally: Taste or smell
- Lift/Carry: 26-50lbs
- Push/Pull: 26-50lbs
- Physical Environment: Inside Office; Inside Medical Facility
- Noise Level: Moderate
- Hazards: Biological; Chemical; Radiation; Sharp Objects/Tools
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
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:Frequent Physical Activity:Occasional Physical Activity:Benefits Eligible:Yes
