Physician assistant pay in Arkansas
Statewide, all employed PAs
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Posted pay on PA Career Hub · Arkansas PA jobs: median $137,000 (26 postings) · Emergency Medicine: median $164,000 (92 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
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- Arkansas PA license Boards typically ask for current NCCPA certification, a background check and verification of any other licenses you hold. Issuing board: Arkansas State Medical Board
- DEA registration Federal registration to prescribe controlled substances. The DEA grants it only once you meet the state's requirements; Arkansas has no separate state controlled-substance registration. Prescribing
- ACLS, PALS, ATLS certification Short emergency-care courses: ACLS (advanced cardiac life support); PALS (pediatric advanced life support); ATLS (advanced trauma life support, from the American College of Surgeons, current for four years).
Arkansas has joined the PA Licensure Compact, which will let PAs licensed in another member state practice here with a compact privilege; privileges are expected to open in early 2027.
Full Job Description
Requirements Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 Pay Rate: $97.00 – $105.00 This facility is seeking a Emergency Medicine Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity: Schedule: 7am – 7pm, 3 shifts per week (exact schedule is yet to be determined), Job Setting: Medical Center. Types of Cases: typical Emergency Department (Fast Track) cases. Credentialing Timeframe: 60 Days. Must have an active Arkansas License, an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS, and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certifications. Job Benefits AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, rentals and transportation needs. About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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