Physician Relations Liaison

University of Arkansas System

. Foster and maintain relationships with community physicians to support hospital and specialty service line growth goals .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong sales acumen with a focus on physician recruitment and relationship management, utilizing advanced analytical skills to track and achieve growth metrics while maintaining confidentiality and navigating sensitive situations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperiencePhysician RecruitmentAccount Management ToolsAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Sales ExperienceAccount ManagementAnalytical SkillsConflict ManagementTime Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInitiativeJudgment

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceACTAccount Management Platforms

Industry Keywords

Physician EngagementSales CallsMarket ResearchStark LawsAnti-Trust LawsKickback Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Foster and maintain relationships with community physicians to support hospital and specialty service line growth goals
Act as a bridge between physicians and UAMS service lines
Identify physician needs, present value-added solutions, and drive engagement
Track and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual growth metrics
Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to leadership, including sales encounters and activity tracking
Develop bridge plans with leadership when metrics are not met
Build and nurture new and existing relationships with physicians and key individuals
Research physician clients and gather market and specialty information
Create physician and practice profiles before initial visits
Conduct routine sales calls and visits with community physicians and staff
Coordinate internal sales activities with laboratory, radiology, outpatient services, and other service areas
Facilitate problem resolution and tailor communication tools to physician preferences
Report issues to the Sr. Director, Service Line Directors, and Hospital Leadership
Participate in monthly meetings with service line directors and hospital personnel
Maintain issues, status logs, and encounter files using an account management platform
Provide appropriate follow-up and monitoring

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience (4 years of professional-level work) may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of three (3) years of sales experience, preferably in physician recruitment, medical, or pharmaceutical sales
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Advanced analytical and critical thinking abilities
Initiative and judgment to handle organizationally and politically sensitive situations
Strong follow-through and results tracking to meet measurable targets
Conflict management and change facilitation skills
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Proficiency in computer software and account management tools (e.g., Salesforce, ACT, or similar platforms)
Familiarity with the anatomy of a sales call, including opening, probing, proving, closure, and securing commitments
Knowledge of Stark, Anti-trust, and kickback laws and their application in communications
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Successful pre-employment screening, including criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, medical, dental, and vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, vacation, and sick leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Up to 10% matched retirement contribution from UAMS
Basic life insurance up to $50,000
Career training and educational opportunities
Merchant discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy