Position Summary

The Division of Rheumatology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking a dedicated and collaborative academic rheumatologist to join our growing clinical and educational program. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with a broad range of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases while contributing to the division’s missions of education, research, and service.

This position offers the opportunity to practice in a comprehensive academic medical center, care for patients with complex and challenging conditions, and participate in the education of rheumatology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students. The faculty member will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued development of rheumatology services for patients throughout Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rheumatology care for patients with inflammatory arthritis, systemic autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, connective tissue disorders, and other rheumatic conditions. 
• Participate in inpatient rheumatology consultation services and the division’s faculty call schedule.
• Collaborate with specialists in nephrology, dermatology, pulmonary medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated care for complex patients. 
• Supervise and teach rheumatology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students in clinical settings.
• Participate in fellowship didactics, case conferences, and other educational activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical program development.
• Engage in scholarly activities, clinical research, or educational scholarship consistent with academic interests and institutional expectations.
• Support the division’s efforts to expand access to rheumatology care and improve health outcomes across Arkansas.