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Closing Date:

09/12/2024

Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Department:

COM | PSY & AR State Hospital Partnership

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) welcomes applications from candidates who desire to be part of a dynamic and supportive team. We seek candidates immediately for full-.time faculty positions for contract work at the Arkansas State Hospital, a 222-bed free-standing psychiatric hospital located near UAMS. The Arkansas State Hospital positions are primarily clinical with a focus on the treatment of persons with forensic issues. Opportunities for research and teaching/mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows are available.
We offer a competitive salary according to the level of academic appointment and leadership responsibility as well as excellent state benefits and retirement plan.
UAMS is an academic health science campus with Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Public Health, Health Professions, and Graduate School. The UAMS main campus is in Little Rock and has a regional campus in Fayetteville, home of the University of Arkansas. Clinical excellence, scientific translation, and practical applicability are found in abundance at UAMS. Faculty enjoy close collaboration among colleagues from seven research institutes, eight regional clinical centers across the state, the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Arkansas State Hospital, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
PRI is a 120,000 square foot stand-alone facility on the UAMS campus that integrates psychiatric education, inpatient and outpatient clinical care, and research in a single facility. Along with the administrative offices for faculty, staff, and trainees, the PRI houses and operates a 10-bed Child Diagnostic Unit, a 20-bed general inpatient unit, and a 10-bed Women’s Unit. PRI includes well-funded research programs in mental health services, implementation science, behavioral and pharmacological interventions, translational research, and a Brain Imaging Research Center.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or equivalent degree, be ABPN-certified or eligible for certification in Psychiatry with the expectation of becoming certified as per the UAMS bylaws.  Eligibility for and subsequent success in obtaining an unrestricted Arkansas medical license, malpractice insurance, and credentialing by central Arkansas teaching hospitals are required. Successful candidates will be excellent clinicians as well as outstanding teachers or researchers; able to work well collaboratively; and enjoy being part of a team that is accomplishing more than any individual can accomplish.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents and fellows as needs are identified.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Providing excellent clinical care including evidence-based psychiatric diagnostic assessment and treatment.
• Providing court reports and testimony for forensic and civil cases.
• Completing medical records according to professional standards and in a timely manner using the Arkansas State Hospital EMR system.
• Additional service to the Arkansas State Hospital, College of Medicine, University and profession are expected as needs are identified.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Benefits Eligible:

Yes