Emergency Medicine Physician

SAEM; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Sick Leave

Discount for staff and dependents

Up to 10% matched retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Merchant discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the

Job summary

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Emergency Medicine seeks a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join our academic practice in Little Rock, Arkansas.

You will provide high-quality, patient-centered emergency care within a collaborative, teaching-focused environment and have opportunities to engage in academic activities and research as desired.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM).
• Eligible for or licensed to practice medicine in Arkansas.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries.
• Perform emergency procedures consistent with scope of practice.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support departmental goals related to patient experience, throughput, and clinical excellence.
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to ongoing operational improvements.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Clinical excellence

Teaching (optional)

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine Physician to join our practice.

This position provides an opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered emergency care in a collaborative clinical environment. The physician will care for a broad spectrum of acute conditions while working alongside a multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, efficiency, and teamwork, with opportunities to engage in teaching and academic activities as desired.

Opportunities:

• Community Practice
• Toxicology
• Academic
• Clinician Scientist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent
• Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in the state of Arkansas
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in emergency medicine practice
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Interest in teaching or mentoring medical students and residents (optional)
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries
• Perform emergency procedures consistent with scope of practice
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and effective patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Support departmental goals related to patient experience, throughput, and clinical excellence
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to ongoing operational improvements

UAMS is an urban teaching hospital, comprehensive stroke center, ECMO center, and Level 1 Trauma Center located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. Our emergency department includes a residency training program, a 16-bed clinical observation unit, an active ultrasound division, and a successful research division. A full range of subspecialty services supports the 65,000+ patients seen annually.

UAMS offers a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that fosters teamwork and diversity. We are committed to being a collaborative healthcare organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Why Join UAMS?

Join a growing and supportive academic faculty dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals while contributing to the development of future emergency physicians. UAMS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package consistent with a public university.

Benefits and Perks

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for qualifying staff and family
• Leave: Sick Leave
• Education: Discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Career Development: Training and educational opportunities
• Discounts: Merchant discounts
• Convenience: Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy