No salary listed — similar Physician Assistant roles pay ~$138k (median of 331 jobs)
6.6/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 317 active roles in this specialty
Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider (APP))
About the Role
Pediatric ortho PA role. Full-time days. 2 years experience required. Join a top children's hospital. Great team environment.
Join Arkansas Children's Hospital as a Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider (APP)) in Springdale, Arkansas. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED.
Key Responsibilities
- Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
- Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Arkansas Children's Hospital in Springdale, Arkansas.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree and at least 2 years of related experience, with orthopedic experience strongly preferred. Must hold certifications from the NCCPA, DEA, and the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider (APP)) at Arkansas Children's Hospital a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 317 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
In Arkansas, Physician Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$125k across 31 listings, vs ~$140k nationally (8,484 listings).
Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
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