Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) OR Physician Assistant (PA)

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Closing Date:

05/14/2026

Type of Position:

Healthcare ProvidersNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Assistant Medical Directorhealth.uark.edu

Summary of Job Duties:

As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA), the APRN or PA will be based in the Primary Care Clinic at the Pat Walker Health Center serving a diverse population of students, faculty and staff of the University of Arkansas. Duties include diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health issues. Other duties include education and instruction in health matters for individual patients including preventative care/screening. The APRN or PA will collaborate with medical, nursing, lab and x-ray staff. Other responsibilities will include participation in quality improvement processes and professional development. The APRN or PA will collaborate with a PWHC Staff Physician also working in the Primary Care Clinic and will follow all prescription protocols, privileging guidelines, and per their Arkansas State medical licensing board rules.

This position is designated as a remote essential role and requires availability during campus closures or emergencies. In such events, a dedicated team of medical professionals will be on standby to provide care through telehealth services, if deemed appropriate. All telehealth services will comply with Arkansas State Medical Board regulations and consider the nature of the medical issue, patient preference, and available resources.

All staff are required to take their UA-issued laptops home nightly during the work week and each weekend to ensure continuity of care and access to telehealth services during unexpected closures.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least two years of practice in an outpatient primary care or comparable medical clinic

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

• Licensure from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing or Arkansas State Medical Board

• Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Current DEA license

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience in a college health setting or with a college population

Additional Information:

We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace where employees can grow professionally while enjoying an excellent work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

Exceptional Benefits Package:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Retirement Plans: Up to 10% employer-matching contributions

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays

• Tuition Assistance: Education discount for full-time employees and their families

• Professional Development: Training programs and career growth opportunities

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies

• Wellness Programs: Employee wellness initiatives, gym access, and counseling services

Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, our campus is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Employees enjoy a vibrant culture, low cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation in the stunning Ozark Mountains.

$110,000Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)Proof of Veteran StatusDr. Carlos Acosta, Assistant Medical Director, caa009@uark.edu

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes