Outstanding Outpatient Pediatric Endocrinology w/ Award Winning Children's Hospital
Company: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences /Arkan
Location: Springdale
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Outstanding Outpatient Pediatric Endocrinology w/ Award Winning
Children's HospitalOn behalf of Jon Oden, MD, Section Chief of
Pediatric Endocrinology at Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH),
CareerPhysician, the national thought leader in academic pediatric
search, is pleased to inform you of the national effort to identify
an outstanding pediatric endocrinologist to join ACH's Northwest
campus in Springdale, AR.Opportunity Highlights:
- Join an established children's hospital with well supported and
an approved plan to add two pediatric endocrinologists by 2026 to
join one already established physician in support of Arkansas
Children's Northwest (ACNW) thriving campus and children's hospital
in Springdale, AR. The region is experiencing a boom in population,
with a growth rate of approximately 30 percent over the past 10
years and a current population exceeding 525,000 - 27 percent of
which are under the age of 18.
- The joining provider will hold a faculty appointment at UAMS
and will be afforded tremendous autonomy in creating a clinic and
procedure schedule that best suits the needs of the practice and
patients while also accounting for the quality of life of the
physician, which includes an abbreviated weekly clinic schedule and
no overnight hospital call requirement.
- Arkansas Children's Northwest has been approved to be a
community residency program, offering physician faculty ample
opportunity to work with learners starting in Summer of 2026.
- The endocrinology clinic in Northwest Arkansas currently
provides four patient rooms with approved expansion to a brand-new,
multi-disciplinary medical offices building in summer 2024, where
endocrinology will be housed on the 4th floor. Pediatric
endocrinologists benefit from strong ancillary support, including
dietary and nutrition, psychology, endocrine trained registered
nurses, and medical assistants.
- Service line Medical Director opportunity available for
qualified applicants.
- On average, endocrinologists see 16 patients in a full day,
with a surge of up to 20 on busy days. Northwest Arkansas is void
of any competition. Patients not seen at ACNW are traveling to
Kansas City, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City to receive endocrinology
care.
- UAMS and Arkansas Children's is the state's only academic
teaching hospital. The division of Pediatric Endocrinology is home
to 7 faculty committed to the mission of expanding clinical access
for children and families, educating future physicians at a
high-level and driving clinical, translational, and bench research
to further the quality of care for children.
- The recruitment package meets ACH eligibility requirements for
a $25,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan
forgiveness, and a stipend for fellows. J-1 and H-1 visa support is
provided to qualified applicants.
- Northwest Arkansas is a hidden gem that offers an abundance of
outdoor activities provided by the majestic Ozark mountains, local
rivers, and lakes. Springdale residents enjoy a growing culinary
scene and abundance of beauty and aesthetic provided by the terrain
in this portion of the "natural state." In addition, this community
provides immediate access to SEC athletics and education, and the
amenities of a cosmopolitan community without sacrificing the
charm, spacious living, and safety afforded in this family centric
suburban area.For more details about this opportunity, or if you
would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the
qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact Mark Lozano
at , or at 469-553-9311. All interactions will remain confidential,
and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.
UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital is an AA/EOE/ADA employer
committed to excellence through diversity.
Keywords: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences /Arkan, Fayetteville , Outstanding Outpatient Pediatric Endocrinology w/ Award Winning Children's Hospital, Healthcare , Springdale, Arkansas
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