Pediatric opening in: Jonesboro, AR

Pediatric Hospitalist opening in Arkansas * Located in *Jonesboro, AR* - just 70 miles to Memphis, TN * Full-time, permanent opening * Hospital-employed Seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to join a growing Pediatric Hospitalist Team at a 438-bed medical center serving 23 counties in North East Arkansas. The facility includes 18 pediatric beds and a 19-bed NICU, certified as Level IIIA, with 40-50 pediatric patients admitted per month. The team is supported by a daytime nurse practitioner for newborns, a dedicated lactation team, and family medicine residents for pediatric patients. Care Responsibilities Include: * Providing inpatient care to hospitalized pediatric patients and newborns * Providing backup and consultative services to a family medicine residency program with pediatric and newborn consults as needed * Offering consultative services to local community hospitals, emergency rooms (ERs), and clinics * Leading in areas of safety and quality improvement * Teaching and participating in academic responsibilities, including mentoring residents and medical students * Assisting ED physicians with admitting patients and managing other emergencies when in-house Pediatric Hospitalist Hours: * 12-hour shifts with calls from home (216 shifts per year). Compensation & Benefits: * Very competitive base salary * Health, dental, and vision insurance * 403b retirement plan * Malpractice coverage * Generous CME allowance * Relocation assistance * As a not-for-profit healthcare system, this position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)