APRN​/PA - SUSL Trauma Surgery

Trauma Surgery Team – APRN/Physician Assistant

Institution: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Location: ICE | SUSL Trauma Mid-L A

Closing Date: 07/17/2026

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The Trauma Surgery Team is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated APRN/Physician Assistant to join our dynamic inpatient trauma service. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with trauma surgeons, residents, other APRN/Physician Assistants, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to adult trauma patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced, collaborative, and highly respected trauma team at the only adult Level I Trauma Center in Arkansas.

• Participate in daily inpatient rounds on trauma and acute care surgery patients, including assessment, plan development, documentation, and coordination of care.
• Respond promptly to trauma activations and assist in initial patient evaluation and resuscitation in collaboration with the trauma team.
• Provide follow‑up care and support discharge planning to ensure safe and effective patient transitions.
• Staff a weekly outpatient follow‑up clinic for trauma and surgical patients.
• Collaborate with case management, nursing, therapy, and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and process improvement projects to support program goals and patient safety.
• Attend and contribute to trauma education and multidisciplinary conferences, including morbidity and mortality reviews, trauma performance improvement, and continuing education sessions.
• Support clinical education of students, residents, or other learners as appropriate.
• Manage health issues for patients independently or in collaboration with designated physicians.
• Perform comprehensive health assessments, determine diagnoses, implement treatment plans, prescribe medical treatments, and manage health issues for patients in collaboration with designated physicians.
• Work autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of medical professionals.
• Extend the patient care and administrative services of UAMS physicians in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Coordinate the multidisciplinary care of patients, facilitating all necessary consults, assuring that care is timely and appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• APRN:
  • Master’s degree in nursing
  • Three (3) years of nursing experience
  • Acute Care Certification
  • Licensed Registered Nurse in Arkansas
  • APRN License
• PA:
  • Master’s Education
  • PA Licensure
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

• 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.

Commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy.

Required documents:
License or Certificate, list of three professional references (name, email, business title), resume.

Optional documents:
Proof of veteran status.