Closing Date:
10/10/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Nursing
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Shift Vary (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:
HBB | Cardiovascular

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Physician Assistant (PA), located at UAMS Health Benton/Bryant, assists surgeons with clinics, organizing visits and independently performing clinic procedures or visits and acts as first assist in the operating room; performs rounds on post-operative patients daily and may be on call, as needed.
The PA works autonomously, as well as, in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage patients' health care problems; and serves as a health care resource, interdisciplinary consultant and patient advocate.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Arkansas PA License (or eligible to apply).
• Approved credentialing by date of hire.
• Meets licensure requirements for a Physician Assistant as defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a Physician Assistant.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Daily management of critical and non-critical patients both in clinical and surgical settings.
• Responsible for managing care of patients, answering telephone inquiries and filling prescriptions.
• Augments a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients.
• Performs assessments/diagnosis/treatment of actual/potential problems with patients.
• Collects and documents data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations as well as providing direct patient care services.
• Coordinates with Ambulatory Surgery and scheduling of surgeries.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant Physical Activity: Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically
• Frequent Physical Activity: Stand
• Occasional Physical Activity: Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead
• Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more
• Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more
• Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility
• Noise Level: Moderate
• Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity; Near visual acuity
• Hazards: Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, 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

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.

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:
Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Benefits Eligible:
Yes