Pediatric Pulmonologist – CF Specialist

Join a dedicated team at Arkansas Children’s of 14 physicians, advanced practice and specialty nurses, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine fellows, respiratory therapists, social workers and nutrition specialist in an academic hospital-based pediatric pulmonary practice. Other highlights include:

• Join a well-established CF program and the only accredited CF Center in Arkansas with significant opportunities for growth in clinical care, program development and scholarship
• Nationally recognized and ranked 27^th in US News and World Report, with federally funded research in a variety of fields, including cystic fibrosis, aerosol delivery, asthma, pulmonary pharmacology, pediatric control of breathing, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and more
• Leadership opportunities, including at the CF center, related clinical or research leadership roles, will be aligned with experience, qualifications and program needs
• Opportunity to build within a supportive academic children’s hospital environment, with access to Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and other institutional resources that can support clinical, translational and collaborative investigation
• Opportunity to make a substantial and visible impact on program direction, faculty development and the future of CF care in the region
• The states only accredited Pediatric Sleep Lab in the state, with robust inpatient sleep study, multidisciplinary adherence and innovative telehealth programs
• More than 14,000 outpatient visits and procedures and over 10,000 PFT’s annually
• Active pulmonary and sleep collaboration in multidisciplinary programs including cystic fibrosis, aerodigestive, complex care, neuromuscular disease, Fontan/congenital heart disease, pulmonary/sickle cell, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic ventilation and craniofacial, among others
• A large, innovative home ventilator program, with more than 12 non-ICU inpatient beds designed for children with chronic ventilator needs supported with experienced advanced practice practitioners and allied health, and a large outpatient population of respiratory technology-dependent children
• Active involvement in educating medical students, residents and fellows with additional opportunity for leadership, educational outreach as well as basic and clinical research
• Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship with three fellows, a strong educational program and many research and academic opportunities leading to international abstract presentation and manuscripts for the fellows
• State-wide childhood asthma program in partnership with our Allergy/Immunology clinic
• Competitive salary and comprehensive UAMS faculty benefits package with medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage, employee daycare, malpractice insurance and generous PTO with paid holidays
• Robust retirement package with employer match, Tuition Discount Benefits within the University of Arkansas system and Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility
• UAMS supports foreign medical graduates including J-1 waivers, H-1B and O-1 visa types

• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Arkansas
• Board Certification in Pediatrics and sub-specialty, as appropriate
• Candidates at Associate Professor or Professor level are especially encouraged to apply
• Candidates with strength in multidisciplinary care, team leadership, mentorship and academic engagement are encouraged to apply