Job Description

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Closing Date:

10/31/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

Department:

COM | Emergency Medicine

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking exceptional physicians to join our nationally recognized department. We are recruiting board-certified and board-eligible physicians across a variety of clinical, academic, subspecialty, and leadership roles.

Whether your passion is community emergency medicine, academic practice, residency education, medical toxicology, or physician leadership, UAMS offers opportunities to build a rewarding career while advancing patient care, education, and research.

As Arkansas's only academic health sciences center and home to the state's only Level 1 Trauma Center, UAMS provides physicians with the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while working alongside nationally recognized faculty in an innovative academic environment.

We are currently recruiting physicians for the following positions:

Emergency Medicine Physician – Community Practice

Emergency Medicine Physician – Academic Clinical Faculty

Medical Toxicologist

Assistant/Associate Residency Program Director

Medical Director – Community Emergency Medicine

Candidates may indicate their area(s) of interest during the recruitment process.

Qualifications:

Additional qualifications may apply depending on the position.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent degree
• Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM), or specialty-specific board certification where applicable
• Eligibility for or current Arkansas medical licensure
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care
• Excellent communication and collaborative practice skills

Preferred Qualifications

Depending on the position, preferred experience may include:

• Academic medicine and physician education
• Community emergency medicine
• Residency leadership or graduate medical education
• Medical Toxicology fellowship training
• Clinical research and scholarly activity
• Quality improvement and patient safety
• Physician leadership and administrative experience
• Curriculum development and learner mentorship
• Multidisciplinary collaboration

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for patients across the lifespan
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses and injuries
• Perform emergency procedures consistent with specialty training
• Deliver timely, compassionate, evidence-based care
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students
• Participate in curriculum development and educational programming
• Mentor trainees and junior faculty
• Lead clinical operations and departmental initiatives
• Support provider recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
• Participate in strategic planning and operational improvement
• Promote patient safety and quality initiatives
• Participate in research and scholarly activity
• Present at regional or national meetings
• Publish scholarly work as appropriate
• Contribute to innovation within Emergency Medicine
• Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, pharmacy, EMS, hospital administration, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Support departmental goals focused on quality, efficiency, patient experience, and operational excellence
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Listing of Publications, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

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