Build, Grow & Lead Pediatric Surgery at Arkansas Children’s Northwest

Arkansas Children’s, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is seeking board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Surgeons at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join our growing surgical team at Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW) in Springdale, Arkansas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Arkansas’ only health system dedicated exclusively to children and become part of the continued growth of pediatric surgical services in Northwest Arkansas. As ACNW expands its inpatient capacity, surgical capabilities and specialty services, we are looking for a surgeon who is excited to build a practice, collaborate across specialties and help shape the future of pediatric surgery in a rapidly growing region.

Why Pediatric Surgery at ACNW?

Build something meaningful in Northwest Arkansas.

Join a collaborative team of four pediatric surgeons , advanced practice providers, specialty nurses and a growing network of pediatric subspecialists. ACNW provides an environment where surgeons can have a meaningful voice in the development of services while practicing within the resources and expertise of Arkansas Children’s statewide pediatric system.

Program & Position Highlights

• Join a growing pediatric surgery program at Arkansas Children’s Northwest, the first and only dedicated children’s hospital in Northwest Arkansas.
• Help expand access to high-quality pediatric surgical care closer to home for children and families throughout Northwest Arkansas and surrounding regions.
• Opportunity to help shape the future growth of pediatric surgery and surgical critical care services as patient volume and acuity continue to increase.
• Collaborate with pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, anesthesia, gastroenterology, pulmonology, ENT, urology, orthopedics and more than 20 pediatric subspecialty services located at ACNW.
• Practice in a five-operating-room pediatric surgical unit supported by pediatric anesthesia, specialized nursing and child-focused perioperative services.
• Care for patients within Northwest Arkansas’ only pediatric emergency department and Level IV Pediatric Trauma Center.
• Become part of a statewide pediatric surgical network with access to the clinical expertise, subspecialty support and resources of Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.
• Participate in the continued development of a surgical program designed to meet the needs of one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.
• Opportunity for academic involvement through the partnership with UAMS , including teaching, research and other academic pursuits.
• Access to the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and system-wide opportunities for clinical and basic science research.
• Join an ACGME-accredited pediatric surgery fellowship program and contribute to the education and mentorship of the next generation of pediatric surgeons.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Clinical FTE with flexibility for part-time consideration.

The ACNW Opportunity

This is more than an opportunity to join a practice — it is an opportunity to help build the future of pediatric surgery in Northwest Arkansas .

ACNW is experiencing significant growth, with an expansion adding new clinical space, additional surgical and procedural capabilities and increased inpatient capacity. The hospital is expanding to 40 inpatient beds , reflecting the growing demand for specialized pediatric care in the region.

As the region’s only children’s hospital, ACNW is uniquely positioned to keep children close to home while providing increasingly complex pediatric care. The hospital currently offers a state-of-the-art pediatric surgery unit with five operating rooms, more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, diagnostic and imaging services, and Northwest Arkansas’ only pediatric emergency department.

For the right surgeon, this is an opportunity to grow a meaningful clinical practice while helping define what pediatric surgical care looks like in a rapidly expanding region.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent degree.
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency and Pediatric Surgery fellowship.
• Board certification or board eligibility in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery through the American Board of Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Arkansas.
• Strong interest in developing and growing a clinical practice.
• Commitment to providing exceptional, family-centered pediatric surgical care.
• Interest in teaching, mentorship, quality improvement and/or clinical research is encouraged.

About Arkansas Children’s

Arkansas Children’s is the only health system in Arkansas solely dedicated to caring for children, serving approximately 850,000 children across the state and surrounding region. The system includes Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas Children’s Northwest in Springdale, a pediatric research institute, statewide clinics and numerous education and outreach programs.

Arkansas Children’s brings together nationally recognized pediatric expertise with a mission focused entirely on children and families. The system includes the state’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Level IV NICU, pediatric ICU, burn center and Level I verified pediatric surgery program.

Why Northwest Arkansas?

Live where people come to live.

Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country and offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, excellent schools and a welcoming community.

Home to major employers including Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson Foods, the region offers the amenities of a growing metropolitan area while maintaining an incredible quality of life. Miles of hiking and biking trails, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, excellent schools, vibrant communities and a thriving culinary and arts scene make Northwest Arkansas an exceptional place to call home.

Located in Springdale, ACNW provides convenient access to the communities of Northwest Arkansas while serving as a regional destination for pediatric specialty care.

Come grow with us. Help us build the future of pediatric surgery in Northwest Arkansas.