Pediatric Pulmonologist with expertise in cystic fibrosis

Arkansas Children's , in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) , is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric pulmonologist with expertise in cystic fibrosis (CF). The successful candidate will join the state's only pediatric health system and play a key role in shaping the future of children's health in our region.

Program Info & Highlights:

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:

Become part of 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 Drive the future of CF care and statewide asthma initiatives in a visible, high-impact faculty role. Immediate opportunities for leadership roles in clinical care, research, and program development tailored to your experience Nationally recognized and ranked 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 The states only accredited Pediatric Sleep Lab in the state, with robust inpatient sleep study, multidisciplinary adherence and innovative telehealth programs Benefit from over 14,000 outpatient visits/procedures and 10,000+ PFTs annually, and an innovative home ventilator program with more than 12 non-ICU inpatient beds Work within multidisciplinary teams covering 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 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 Active role in mentoring three fellows and rotating residents within a supportive, resource-rich teaching hospital 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

Qualifications:

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