Physician Assistant - Peds Plastic Surgery

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

3 days ago

Little Rock, Arkansasup to $50,000Full TimeSurgery

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Physician Assistant – Peds Plastic Surgery, Outpatient in Little Rock, Arkansas. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant (PA) plays a key role in providing expert, compassionate care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting.

This position is ideal for a provider who genuinely enjoys working with children and their families—someone who finds purpose and fulfillment in helping young patients heal, grow, and thrive.

As a highly skilled and certified clinician, the PA utilizes advanced assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills to manage both acute and ongoing health concerns.

You’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, family-centered care and serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients, families, and staff alike.

Requirements

operative evaluations, obtain consent, assist in surgery, and coordinate OR scheduling and follow

employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing This position is subject to pre

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningSurgical assistancePre-operative evaluationPatient educationClinical documentationInpatient careMedication managementResearch protocol enrollmentPediatric careFamily-centered careMultidisciplinary collaborationBLSPALS

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Position Insights

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: up to $50,000.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnostic skills, Treatment planning, Surgical assistance, Pre-operative evaluation, Patient education, Clinical documentation, Inpatient care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide expert clinical care to pediatric patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including surgical assistance and diagnostic management. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate family-centered care and support research initiat...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents, Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000, Career Training and Educational Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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