Fellow Physician

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Closing Date:

12/26/2025

Type of Position:

Housestaff (Non-Classified)

Job Type:

RegularNo

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | Housestaff Residents

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Fellow Physician has a set of defined objectives defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies. Other expectations are outlined in the UAMS Policies and Procedures which are applicable to physicians.

Qualifications:

M.D. D.O. or MBBS required. 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and provide care to a broad spectrum of patients with illnesses, in order of presentation of assignment by the Senior Resident or Attending. 
• Serve as the attending’s principal resource for day-to-day reliable clinical data.
• Participate in all aspects of patient care, including history taking, physical examination, diagnostic and therapeutic planning, procedures, writing orders, and counseling with patients and their families. 
• Discuss in-depth all cases with the Senior Resident and/or Attending prior to initiation of all but the most basic diagnostic studies or therapeutic interventions.
• Learn and perform procedures with complete approval and supervision of Senior Resident or Attending (depending on the complexity of the procedure). 
• Attend to in-house call as assigned on the monthly call schedule (prepared by the chief. 
• Attend two half-days of continuity clinic every week (one at the VA and the other at UAMS). 
• Sit for the yearly Residency In-Service Training Examination (RITE). 
• Attend all required conferences. 
• Learn basic principles of neurology practice, especially through reading major reference books. 
• Maintain medical records in a timely manner. 
• Supervise medical students and interns/residents from other departments rotating on the specialty service. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes