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University of Arkansas System
Little Rock, Arkansas

Physician Hourly - Trauma Surgery

SurgeryContract

Compensation

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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

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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

Research collaborationDidactic instructionBedside teachingSurgical coordinationClinical education

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
20%
CME allowance
5%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,126 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Arkansas System

Higher Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Holiday leave
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Education discount
Retirement plan