Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Physician Assistant – MUSL Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon

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Closing Date:

11/20/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)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

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Department:

ICE | MUSL APP

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant will assist physician with clinic, organizing visits and performing clinic procedures, assist in the operating room, answer pages and round on post-operative patients on a daily and PRN basis. The APRN/PA will augment a physician's ability to provide medical services to patients; collect and document data, conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations and provide direct patient care services.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

APRN:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a Master's in Nursing
• Valid Licenses as a Registered Nurse and APRN by the State of Arkansas

PA:

• Graduate with a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant
• Physician’s Assistant Certificate of Registration with the Arkansas Medical Board or be certification eligible
• Certified as a Physician’s Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

PLUS:

• Must be able to operate all typical nursing equipment essential to performing the job (i.e., scales, procedure equipment, needles, blood pressure equipment, and EKG machines).
• Must have normal communication and sensory requirements.
• Ability to comply with CDC Universal Precautions when indicated.
• Current BLS certification or must successfully obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prescriptive authority and a DEA license must be obtained after hire.
• Ortho Sports Medicine Experience

Qualifications Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Obtains a relevant health and medical history, performs a comprehensive physician examination, identifies health risks and needs, updates and records changes in health status, and assesses mental and functional status
• Implements treatment plans, orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic tests, prescribes medical treatments and medications, and manages health issues in collaboration with designated physician(s)
• Provides an acceptable plan of care that maximizes the patient's health potential and takes into account ordering of appropriate diagnostic tests, identifying and prescribing appropriate pharmacologic agents when needed, and identifying and planning non-pharmacologic interventions when appropriate
• Promotes optimal health of the patient by including preventive and health promotion activities into the plan of care and participating in clinical pathway development and quality management activities.
• Participates as a team member in patient care conferences with other health disciplines, and in clinical case conferences and other department/campus meetings
• Consults with physicians and other health professionals when needed.
• Follows up on the client by phone calls, rounds, scheduled visits, and lab results
• Educates, instructs, and counsels patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
• Facilitates appropriate patient referrals to multidisciplinary and other specialty providers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

Frequently: Seeing, Hearing

Constantly: Standing, Walking

Occasionally: Bending

Lift weight: 100lbs

Lifting to the waist, chest, and above the head

Salary Information:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes