Physician - Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent

Little Rock, AR 72202

Specialty Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent
Profession Physician

Arkansas Children’s, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric psychiatrist. The successful candidate will join the state’s only pediatric health system and play a key role in shaping the future of children’s health in our region.

Primarily outpatient practice with three to five clinical work days per week; telehealth flexibility is available as well as hospital-based practice opportunities

UAMS faculty appointment with opportunities to teach medical students, residents and fellows

Collaborate with pediatric specialists across the Arkansas Children's health system

Provide consultation services to patients from across the state

Opportunity to develop clinical expertise in areas of interest, including medically complex pediatric patients, eating disorders, substance use disorders and trauma-informed care

Call schedule consists of approximately six call weeks per year (Monday-to-Monday call rotation); weekend rounds in the Child Diagnostic Unit (CDU). The CDU typically cares for three to six patients and can accommodate up to 10 depending on the complexity, with an average length of stay of approximately 28 days