University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Northwest (ACNW) in Springdale, Arkansas, are seeking a Pediatric Pulmonologist to join as a faculty member in a freestanding pediatric community hospital-based pediatric pulmonary practice.

Join a reputable practice with board certified pediatric pulmonologist and advanced practice provider, fully equipped respiratory therapy department, multiple other pediatric subspecialties and allied health, with well-established collaboration and support from pediatric pulmonary team at Arkansas Children’s located in Little Rock.  This team consists of 10 pulmonologists, 2 sleep specialists, advanced practice/specialty nurses, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine fellows, respiratory therapists, social workers and nutrition specialists.

The Opportunity:

• Predominately outpatient practice concentrating on active pulmonary and sleep collaboration in multidisciplinary programs including cystic fibrosis, aerodigestive, complex care, neuromuscular disease, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic ventilation, and craniofacial, among others.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including paid parental leave, along with a robust faculty mentoring program for promotion and tenure.
• Opportunities for leadership, educational outreach, and research.

Pediatric Pulmonary Practice within Arkansas Children’s Health System:

• Nationally recognized and ranked #29 in US News and World Report, with externally funded research in a variety of fields, including cystic fibrosis, asthma, pulmonary pharmacology, pediatric control of breathing, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and more.
• The only accredited Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center in the state, with robust pediatric sleep studies, multidisciplinary adherence clinics, and innovative telehealth programs.
• More than 16,000 outpatient visits/procedures and over 7,000 PFT's annually.
• A large, innovative home ventilator program, with a large outpatient population of respiratory technology-dependent children, jointly shared between ACNW and ACH.
• Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship with three fellows, and a strong educational program with multiple educational offerings and opportunities for all faculty that are offered in-person and virtually between ACNW and ACH.
• State-wide childhood asthma program in partnership with Allergy/Immunology.
• The only Cystic Fibrosis Center, accredited Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) and Pediatric Sleep Disorders Centers in the state, with CF clinics at ACNW as well as ACH.

CONTACT:

Dr. Jennifer Guimbellot, Section Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine

jguimbellot@uams.edu

Learn more about our Department and amazing Team at https://medicine.uams.edu/pediatrics/

Arkansas Children's Northwest:

Arkansas Children's Northwest is the region's only pediatric hospital. Arkansas Children's Northwest (ACNW), part of the Arkansas Children's Healthcare System, provides thousands of children in the Northwest Arkansas region with access to emergency, primary, and specialty medical care - all close to home. ACNW is committed to being right sized for Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas, and continues to expand programs and services every year to help meet the needs of children in our area. Some of the services available at ACNW include: pediatric emergency room open 24/7, more than 20 subspecialty clinics, primary care, imaging services, surgery, 28 bed inpatient unit, infusion department, physical therapy, and more.

Northwest AR

Arkansas Children’s Northwest is situated in beautiful Northwest Arkansas, one of the country’s fastest growing and most affordable areas to live. With expansive trails for hiking and biking, a world-renowned arts scene, and excellent schools, Northwest Arkansas has something for everyone.  Northwest Arkansas is comprised of 6 unique cities; each community has its own unique qualities but all of them are outstanding! Northwest AR is home to corporations including Walmart, J.B. Hunt and Tyson. U.S. News & World Report put Northwest Arkansas on its 2024-25 Best Places to Live.  The vibrant, generous community of Northwest Arkansas coupled with the mission-driven team at Arkansas Children’s Northwest make this location hard to beat. Experience meaningful work-life balance with Arkansas Children’s Northwest. 

Qualifications:

• M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Arkansas.
• Board certification in Pediatrics and sub-specialty, as appropriate.