Build your dream job in the Natural State – where opportunity feels like home at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in St. Petersburg, Florida

Job Description

Arkansas Children’s, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is seeking board-certified or board-eligible pediatric gastroenterologists, interested in general gastroenterology and neurogastroenterology/motility. Successful candidates will join the state’s only pediatric health system, named the No. 2 children’s hospital in the Southeast in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, and play a key role in shaping the future of child health.

Join an established team of 11 physician faculty members, nine advanced practice nurse practitioners, specialty nurses, procedure nurses/technicians, administrative staff, dietitians, psychologists and social workers, and strong plans for continued growth.

Learn more about our hospitals and community here.

Other highlights include:

• Positions available at our Little Rock (Central Arkansas) or Springdale (Northwest Arkansas) campuses
• Collaboration with fully established faculty-led programs such as inflammatory bowel diseases, eosinophilic GI disorders (including transnasal endoscopy), liver diseases, pancreas conditions, intestinal failure and rehabilitation and a complex endoscopy team
• The region’s only aerodigestive clinic, complex endoscopy team (including ERCP, EUS, dilation) and comprehensive neurogastroenterology and motility services (including manometry, EndoFlip, botox)
• Care coordination with specialists in other departments and area pediatricians to deliver the most advanced testing and treatments available
• Expert care for children with a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders
• New pediatric gastroenterology fellowship program approved by ACGME
• Faculty appointment with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research and academic teaching through UAMS
• Competitive salary and comprehensive UAMS faculty benefits package with medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage, malpractice insurance, and generous PTO with paid holidays
• Robust retirement package with employer match, Tuition Discount Benefits within the University of Arkansas system, Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility
• UAMS supports foreign medical graduates including J-1 waivers, H-1B, and O-1 visa types

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 376 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, discover and deliver unprecedented child health. Arkansas Children’s is undergoing a system-wide expansion to expand bed capacity, transform inpatient and outpatient surgical approaches, redesign clinical spaces for multispecialty care and create accessible campus experiences. Learn more at archildrens.org/expansion.

About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
UAMS is an academic health science campus with Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Health Professions and Graduate School. UAMS is Arkansas’s only academic health center and research-intensive university, offering an exceptional environment for translational science. The campus is anchored by the NIH-funded Translational Research Institute, which provides a robust bench-to-bedside ecosystem, statewide telemedicine capacity, and regional clinical campuses that enhance clinical research reach and impact into rural areas of the state. Faculty enjoy close collaboration among colleagues from seven research institutes, eight regional clinical centers across the state, the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Why Arkansas?

Central Arkansas offers an exceptional quality of life that blends affordability, natural beauty and opportunity. Housing costs are well below the national average, making it easier to buy or rent without sacrificing space or comfort. The region is anchored by Little Rock, providing strong health care, education and job markets – especially in healthcare, government, logistics, and growing tech and remote-work sectors.

ACNW is situated in beautiful Northwest Arkansas, one of the country’s fastest growing and most affordable areas to live. The region is home to corporations including Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson. With expansive trails for hiking and biking, a world-renowned arts scene and excellent schools, Northwest Arkansas has something for everyone. U.S. News & World Report put Northwest Arkansas on its 2024-25 Best Places to Live. The vibrant, generous community coupled with the mission-driven team at ACNW make this location hard to beat.

Arkansas is known for its welcoming people, short commutes, and four mild seasons. Nature is always close, residents enjoy easy access to lakes, rivers, and trails for boating, hiking, fishing and mountain biking. Arkansas also delivers a balanced lifestyle: vibrant arts and food scenes, family-friendly communities, and a slower pace without giving up modern amenities. Whether you’re raising a family, starting a career, or looking for a comfortable place to settle, Arkansas offers more space, more time, and more value for your life.

Experience meaningful work-life balance as part of the Arkansas Children’s team!

• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Arkansas
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology

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