Pediatric General Surgery with Critical Care

Arkansas Childrens, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric surgeon at the assistant or associate professor level to be based in Little Rock. Successful candidates will join the states only pediatric health system and play a key role in shaping the future of childrens health in our region. 

Surgery Program & Position Highlights: 

Join a dynamic team at Arkansas Childrens of six surgeons and numerous advanced practice providers and specialty nurses, providing nationally ranked and recognized care to patients statewide and regionally. Other highlights include: 

• Join both the divisions of pediatric surgery and pediatric critical care, with a priority for expanding surgical critical care services to match growing patient acuity 

• A new outpatient surgery building opening in 2026, featuring advanced operating rooms, a dedicated post anesthesia care unit and on-site sports medicine and orthopedic surgery 

• The states only Level I and Level IV pediatric trauma centers, Level IV NICU, pediatric ICU and burn center 

• Nationally accredited pediatric transport program, emergency and surgical services 

• Comprehensive specialty and primary care 

• Arkansas Childrens Research Institute, which provides infrastructure for clinical and basic science research 

• Competitive salary and amazing benefits available 

• Additional opportunities and incentives are available for applicants with interest or specialization in burn care 

• ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship  

Qualifications & Preferred Skills: 

• Successfully completed general surgery residency 

• ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship 

• ACGME-accredited surgical critical care fellowship 

• American Board of Surgery certified or eligible in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and Surgery Critical Care 

• Strong interest in growing a clinical practice  

• Commitment to research, resident and fellow education and surgical quality