Physician Assistant - ACH Burn Unit

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Closing Date : 08 / 29 / 2025

Type of Position :

Clinical Staff - Nursing

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.

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Department : COM | Surgery Burn

Department's Website :

Summary of Job Duties :

The Physician Assistant (PA) supports surgeons by assisting with clinic visits, performing procedures, and serving as a first assist in the operating room. They manage patient care, including rounding on post-operative patients, handling telephone inquiries, and filling prescriptions. The PA works both independently and collaboratively to provide direct patient care, conduct diagnostic procedures, and coordinate consultations, serving as a healthcare resource and patient advocate.

Qualifications :

Graduate from an accredited physician assistant program defined by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

Current Arkansas Physician Assistant license or eligible to apply for licensure.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working with burn patients.

Additional Information :

Responsibilities :

Manages daily of critical and non-critical burn patients at ACH.

Assists with patient care both in the clinical and surgical settings.

Performs assessments / diagnosis / treatment of actual / potential problems with burn patients.

Coordination with Ambulatory Surgery and scheduling of surgeries.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information :

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply :

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

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

UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements :

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

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 :

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity :

Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Occasional Physical Activity :

Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible : Yes