Pediatric, Live in Beautiful Northwest Arkansas While Advancing Pediatric Pulmonology at Arkansas Ch

Job Description

Join our Team in Pursuit of Life-Changing Outcomes

Arkansas Childrens, in partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is seeking board certified or board-eligible pediatric pulmonology physicians. Successful candidates will join the states only pediatric health system at our hospital in Springdale, Arkansas, and play a key role in shaping our rapidly growing program in the Northwest Arkansas region. 

Pulmonary Program & Position Highlights:

The team includes another pulmonologist, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists and a full complement of pediatric subspecialists and allied health professionals, supported by our health system. Other highlights include:

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• Nationally ranked higher than any other health system in a 300-mile region on U.S. News & World Reports annual list of Best Childrens Hospitals
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• Outpatient clinics serving Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas of Oklahoma and Missouri 
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• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid parental leave
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• Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine includes specialty clinics such as Cystic Fibrosis, Aerodigestive, Neuromuscular, Severe Asthma and Sickle Cell
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• Robust faculty mentoring program for promotion and tenure
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• Collaboration in multidisciplinary programs such as pulmonary hypertension, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic ventilation and more
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• Participate in an innovative home ventilator program shared between Arkansas Childrens two hospitals, Arkansas Childrens Northwest (ACNW) and Arkansas Childrens Hospital.
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• Leadership, outreach and research opportunities available 
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• Engagement with state-wide asthma program and the only accredited Cystic Fibrosis, PCD and Pediatric Sleep Disorders Centers in Arkansas
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• Opportunity to collaborate with the section chief as well as the medical director for sleep medicine to expand services, programs and outreach across the region
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Expansion 

Arkansas Childrens is undergoing an exciting expansion. In 2026, ACNW will create more resources, advanced tools and spaces tailored to childrens specific needs. This growth will bridge a gap for families from surrounding states who need higher levels of specialized care and will further reduce the need for Arkansas families to seek care outside the region.

In 2026, key enhancements to ACNW will include expanding several outpatient specialties, including Pulmonary through 16,500 new square feet of space. To learn more and see renderings, visit archildrens.org/expansion.

About Arkansas Children's & ACNW

Arkansas Children's is the only health care system in the state solely dedicated to caring for Arkansas' 850,000 children. The private, non-profit organization includes two pediatric hospitals with 361 licensed beds, a pediatric research institute and USDA nutrition center, a philanthropic foundation, a nursery alliance, statewide clinics, and many education and outreach programs  all focused on fulfilling a promise to define, discover and deliver unprecedented child health. ACNW operates an  inpatient unit that will expand in 2026; a surgical unit with five operating rooms; outpatient clinics offering over 20 subspecialties; diagnostic services; imaging capabilities; occupational therapy services; and Northwest Arkansas' only pediatric emergency department. 

Why Northwest Arkansas?

ACNW is situated in beautiful Northwest Arkansas, one of the countrys fastest growing and most affordable areas to live. The region is home to corporations including Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson. With expansive trails for hiking and biking, a world renowned arts scene and excellent schools, Northwest Arkansas has something for everyone. U.S. News & World Report put Northwest Arkansas on its 2024 25 Best Places to Live. The vibrant, generous community coupled with the mission-driven team at ACNW make this location hard to beat. Experience meaningful work-life balance as part of the Arkansas Childrens team!