Pediatric Rheumatology

Arkansas Children’s, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is seeking a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist at the assistant/associate professor level in the Section of Pediatric Rheumatology.

Arkansas Children's is the only health care system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' 850,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals with 361 licensed beds — Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) and Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW). 

The health system also is home to a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health. 

Practice is based at ACH in Little Rock

The city possesses breathtaking natural beauty thanks to its mountains, river valleys and miles of untouched woods. Annual events like the Main Street Food Truck Festival, International Greek Food

Festival, Central Arkansas Pride, Mosaic Templars’ Juneteenth, The Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the World Cheese Dip Championship and Africa Day Festival highlight the cities Cultural diversity.

Little Rock is home to world-class attractions that are exciting and engaging for everyone; from the young to the young-at-heart, there’s a new adventure around every corner. With more than 60 city parks, you’re provided ample access to outdoor recreation and relaxation options no matter what part of the city you call home.

Opportunity Highlights:

Join the experts at Arkansas Children’s Section of Pediatric Rheumatology in providing top-notch care for kids and teens in Arkansas and beyond who are dealing with rheumatologic disorders. We do this by offering cutting-edge clinical services, educating future doctors, staying active in research and advocating for children and their families.

We provide care in various ways, from inpatient consults to outpatient services at ACH and ACNW. We also offer infusion treatments and use telehealth to connect with families across the state. The Section receives approximately 900 patient referrals a year and treats children with a vast array of rheumatic conditions. ACH and ACNW utilize Epic for their electronic medical record system.

Faculty share in clinical, education and research responsibilities of the Section. They also develop clinical translational research programs in their areas of interest or are involved in the Section’s active clinical trials program in additional 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.

Partner with our exceptional team including two faculty; one APRN; three specialty nurses and three administrative and research staff members, who value and champion wellness to create an exceptional work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including paid parental leave
• Ranked appointment through UAMS College of Medicine, along with a robust faculty mentoring program and multiple tracks available for promotion and/or tenure
• As an employee of UAMS, you may benefit from student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• UAMS supports H-1B, J-1 Scholar and J-1 Alien Physician foreign national employees
• Enjoy living in the beautiful Natural State with lower cost of living than the national average
• Supportive environment for research and innovation, including the support of a comprehensive research institute on-site

Qualified candidates will hold a M.D. or equivalent, be board certification in Pediatrics and board eligible/board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology.

Positions are available immediately, but the start date is negotiable.

Learn more:

• Our department and team at UAMS Department of Pediatrics
• Our system-wide expansion at Arkansas Children’s Expansion

UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

ABOUT ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S 

Arkansas Children's is the only health care system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' 850,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals with 361 licensed beds, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs — all focused on fulfilling a promise to define and deliver unprecedented child health.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is a Magnet-recognized facility in Little Rock operating the state’s only Level I pediatric trauma center; the state's only burn center; the state's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; the state's only pediatric intensive care unit; the state’s only pediatric surgery program with Level 1 verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS); and the state's only nationally recognized pediatric transport program. Arkansas Children’s is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in seven pediatric subspecialties (2025-2026): Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. 

Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW), the first and only pediatric hospital in the northwest Arkansas region, is a Level IV pediatric trauma center. ACNW operates an inpatient unit that will expand in 2026; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department. Generous philanthropic and volunteer engagement has sustained Arkansas Children's since it began as an orphanage in 1912, and today ensures the system can deliver on its promise of unprecedented child health.

To learn more, visit archildrens.org.  

Arkansas is a great place to live, raise a family and pursue an exciting career.  Known as the Natural State, Arkansas hosts an
abundance of scenic vistas from lakes and rivers, to the breathtaking Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas is home to endless outdoor adventures. Our temperate climate allows you to enjoy all four seasons in the great Arkansas outdoors. There is more to discover than just natural wonders around the state. Each region has its own unique attractions that draw increasing crowds from across the nation. 

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is minutes west of town, and the mountain’s summit provides hikers with a birds-eye view of the city. The hike to the top includes several overlooks, some offering views of the water portion of the Trail of Tears route. The park consists of various nature trails around the base, exceptional mountain bike trails for every level of rider and several canoe and kayak areas.

Heading east towards Tennessee is the Arkansas Delta. This region of the state boasts some of the region’s best artists, BBQ, and Blues. You can visit sites dedicated to Johnny Cash and Ernest Hemingway. Each artist had a lasting connection to the region.

The northwest corner of Arkansas is home to truly worldclass mountain biking, hiking and backpacking. Visit the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art showcasing worldclass art collections, beautiful Eureka Springs with its gorgeous historical buildings and wonderful shopping, and
the state’s wine-making region through the Ozark Wine Trail.

It is a testament to the state’s love of outdoor recreation, conservation, wellness and the diverse geographies of Central Arkansas, connecting 38 parks, six museums and 5,000+ acres of federal, state and local parkland.