Arkansas Childrens, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric surgeon at the assistant or associate professor level to be based in Little Rock. Successful candidates will join the states only pediatric health system and play a key role in shaping the future of childrens health in our region.
Surgery Program & Position Highlights:
Join a dynamic team at Arkansas Childrens of six surgeons and numerous advanced practice providers and specialty nurses, providing nationally ranked and recognized care to patients statewide and regionally. Other highlights include:
- Join both the divisions of pediatric surgery and pediatric critical care, with a priority for expanding surgical critical care services to match growing patient acuity
- A new outpatient surgery building opening in 2026, featuring advanced operating rooms, a dedicated post anesthesia care unit and on-site sports medicine and orthopedic surgery
- The states only Level I and Level IV pediatric trauma centers, Level IV NICU, pediatric ICU and burn center
- Nationally accredited pediatric transport program, emergency and surgical services
- Comprehensive specialty and primary care
- Arkansas Childrens Research Institute, which provides infrastructure for clinical and basic science research
- Competitive salary and amazing benefits available
- Additional opportunities and incentives are available for applicants with interest or specialization in burn care
- ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship
Qualifications & Preferred Skills:
- Successfully completed general surgery residency
- ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship
- ACGME-accredited surgical critical care fellowship
- American Board of Surgery certified or eligible in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Surgery Critical Care
- Strong interest in growing a clinical practice
- Commitment to research, resident and fellow education and surgical quality