The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Physician Assistant/APRN to support pediatric orthopedic care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. The role involves assisting physicians with clinical operations, procedures, and patient care, while offering opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative healthcare team
Job Summary
The Physician Extender will partner with Orthopaedic Hand physicians to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, supporting clinic operations, procedures, the operating room, and inpatient rounding.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in both clinical and procedural settings, playing a key part in enhancing physician efficiency by collecting and documenting patient data, supporting procedures, and coordinating care.
You’ll also be an essential part of the Orthopaedic after-hours call rotation, providing urgent and emergent care including fracture reductions and other orthopedic procedures in the emergency department.
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Physician Assistant/APRN to support pediatric orthopedic care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. The role involves assisting physicians with clinical operations, procedures, and patient care, while offering opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative healthcare team.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Orthopaedic hand physician support
Pediatric orthopaedic care
Clinic and procedural settings
Operating room assistance
Inpatient rounding
Nice-to-have
Teamwork and diversity
Collaborative healthcare organization
Patient-centered care
Key Requirements
Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant (PA) studies OR Masters in Nursing
Certified as a Physician’s Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant certified in the State of Arkansas
APRN License
Arkansas RN License
Current BLS certification
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States