Pediatrics Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist opening in Arkansas Located in Jonesboro, AR - just 70 miles to Memphis, TN Full-time, permanent opening Hospital-employed

Seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to join a growing Pediatric Hospitalist Team at a 438-bed medical center serving 23 counties in North East Arkansas. The facility includes 18 pediatric beds and a 19-bed NICU, certified as Level IIIA, with 40-50 pediatric patients admitted per month. The team is supported by a daytime nurse practitioner for newborns, a dedicated lactation team, and family medicine residents for pediatric patients.Care

Responsibilities Include: Providing inpatient care to hospitalized pediatric patients and newborns Providing backup and consultative services to a family medicine residency program with pediatric and newborn consults as needed Offering consultative services to local community hospitals, emergency rooms (ERs), and clinics Leading in areas of safety and quality improvement Teaching and participating in academic responsibilities, including mentoring residents and medical students Assisting ED physicians with admitting patients and managing other emergencies when in-housePediatric Hospitalist Hours: 12-hour shifts with calls from home (216 shifts per year).Compensation

& Benefits: Very competitive base salary Health, dental, and vision insurance 403b retirement plan Malpractice coverage Generous CME allowance Relocation assistance As a not-for-profit healthcare system, this position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)