Physician Hourly - Trauma Surgery
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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10/26/2026
Type of Position
Faculty - Non-Tenure (Clinical)
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Work Shift
Sponsorship Available
No
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 | Surgery Trauma Surgery
Department's Website
Summary of Job Duties
The Physician will provide surgical patient care to Trauma patients.
Qualifications
M.D. or D.O. required.
- General Surgery Residency Training.
- ACGME-accredited Surgery Trauma Fellowship.
- Eligible for an Arkansas Medical License.
- American Board of Surgery eligible.
- DEA License or eligible.
Responsibilities
- Provide coordination, continuity, and consistency in patient care.
- Perform varied responsibilities in the area of patient care.
- Provide direct patient care, medical teaching, and research collaborations.
- Engage in clinical care and/or scholarly activities that advance clinical medicine.
- Perform additional duties as determined by position, discipline, and division.
- Provide instruction to individuals on a daily basis using a variety of methodologies, including but not limited to didactic, bedside, and clinical educational experiences.
- Promote academic excellence and the health and wellness of Arkansans.
Qualifications Equivalencies
Additional Information
Salary Information
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Contact Information
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
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, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity
Grasping, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing
Occasional Physical Activity
Crouching, Kneeling, Stooping
Benefits Eligible
No
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 96% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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