Pediatric Rheumatologist

The position is available immediately, but the start date is negotiable. The Section of Pediatric Rheumatology provides inpatient and outpatient care at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital and outpatient services at Arkansas Children’s Northwest and collaborative sites.

The section receives approximately 900 patient referrals a year and treats children with a vast array of rheumatic conditions including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, dermatomyositis, inflammatory and degenerative eye diseases, autoinflammatory disorders, scleroderma.

Faculty share in clinical, education, and research responsibilities of the section and develop clinical, translational research programs in their areas of interest or are involved in the section’s active clinical trials program in addition to quality improvement initiatives. Section faculty also participate in student, resident, and fellow education, as well as in mentorship of adult rheumatology fellows and junior faculty.

Qualified candidates will hold a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent, be board-certified in Pediatrics and be board-eligible/board-certified in Pediatric Rheumatology.

• A competitive salary and benefits package, robust faculty mentoring program, and multiple tracks available for promotion and/or tenure.
• Faculty appointment through UAMS College of Medicine.
• A supportive environment for research and innovation, including the support of a comprehensive research institute on-site.
• Partner with our exceptional team including three faculty; two APRNs; two specialty nurses; and three administrative and research staff members to create exceptional work-life balance.