Pediatrician - After-Hours, Full-Time

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock seeks a Pediatrician to provide health assessment and direct care as part of the provider team. The role is based at the After-Hours Clinic, Little Rock campus, and requires MD/DO with pediatric residency and board certification or eligibility.

Applicants should be eligible for AR licensure and committed to pediatric care excellence. The hospital emphasizes safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence across its statewide pediatric network.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and completion of an accredited 3-year pediatric residency.
• Board certification in pediatric medicine or board eligible (7 years of eligibility).
• MD license eligibility in Arkansas as part of the hire process.

Responsibilities

• Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information such as medical history and examination results.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medications, vaccinations, and other pediatric care as needed.
• Perform examinations or order tests to determine diagnoses.
• Advise patients and families on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results with patients and guardians.
• Monitor patient progress and refer to specialists when necessary.
• Plan and execute medical care programs for child development.
• Work at Arkansas Children’s Hospital Little Rock campus and affiliated clinics.

Skills

Pediatrics

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication with families

Education

MD / DO

Pediatric residency (3 years)

Job description

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock seeks a Pediatrician to provide health assessment and direct care as part of the provider team. The role is based at the After-Hours Clinic, Little Rock campus, and requires MD/DO with pediatric residency and board certification or eligibility.

Applicants should be eligible for AR licensure and committed to pediatric care excellence. The hospital emphasizes safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence across its statewide pediatric network.