Closing Date:
10/07/2026
Type of Position:

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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.

Department:
ICE | MUSL APP

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant rotates with attending physicians and rotates through all the orthopedic subspecialties. They will assist the surgeon with clinic, organize visits, and perform clinic procedures; assist in the operating room; answer pages; and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The APRN/PA will be responsible for managing postoperative outpatient care, answering telephone inquiries, and filling prescriptions. APRN/PA must have a high level of expertise to perform assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential patients problems.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Master's in Nursing
• Valid Licenses as a Registered Nurse and APRN by the State of Arkansas

PA:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Valid license as a PA by the State of Arkansas

PLUS:

• Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
• Must have normal communication and sensory requirements.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as PA or Acute Care APRN
• Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Extend the patient care and administrative services of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences physicians.
• Work autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; and will serve as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant, and patient advocate.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
• Other duties may be assigned to this position.

Physical Demands:

Frequently: Seeing, Hearing

Constantly: Standing, Walking

Occasionally: Bending

Lift weight: 100lbs

Lifting to the waist, chest, and above the head

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

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:



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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:
Yes