On behalf of the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UMAS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH), CareerPhysician, the leader in academic child health executive search and leadership development, is pleased to announce the international search to identify a transformational leader to serve as the next Chief of Pediatric Rheumatology. The Chief will be charged with designing and implementing the strategic plan that will guide the development of a nationally respected, statewide Rheumatology program capable of achieving excellence in all missions. With a growing section and a robust commitment to fiscal and programmatic resources, we believe this to be one of the top leadership opportunities in Pediatric Rheumatology today.

Key Programmatic Highlights:

• $1.6 million Endowed Chair for the Chief of Pediatric Rheumatology to support research and resources critical to vision and mission
• Competitive research package for a Clinician Scientist Chief with an established or developing research career
• Join an outstanding academic pediatric rheumatology group comprised of 3 physician faculty, 2 APRNs and support staff
• Commitment to recruit 1 additional faculty member immediately to create appropriate time for academic development and growth
• Committed academic support and protected time for the development of a 4-pillar academic mission including clinical care, research, education and advocacy
• Programmatic commitment to develop a multi-disciplinary immune dysregulation service
• Support to grow Rheumatology services at AC Northwest Campus, in addition to other key areas statewide
• Departmental commitment to support the initiation of a Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program

Key Professional Development and Personal Opportunity Highlights:

• Three-year annual base salary guaranteed at the 75th percentile of the national salary average
• Participation in executive leadership training course, such as the Harvard Leadership Course
• For those seeking their first leadership role, provision of an executive coach to foster professional development

For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact:

Mark Lozano

VP Search Services

CareerPhysician

Email: mark@careerphysician.com

Phone: (469) 553-9311

Applicants should be board-certified in Pediatrics and sub-specialty board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology. Preferred attributes (not required) include strong leadership experience, funded research portfolio, success in mentoring junior faculty and clinical excellence.