Theda Short

Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator · Sparks Regional Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner Paris, AR

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
18 years
since Nov 2008
Gender
Female

Experience

Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes EducatorCurrent
Sparks Regional Medical Center
Since Nov 2008 · 18 years · Paris, AR

Education

University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1995 – 1997
University Of Central Oklahoma
1982 – 1984

Skills

Medical Surgical Patient Education Pediatrics Rehabilitation Acute Care Healthcare Ancc Board Certified As Family Nurse Practitoner Patient Safety Bls Cardiology National Certification Board For Diabetes Educator Acls Nursing Inpatient Diabetes Hospitals

Professional Overview

Theda Short is a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator, currently affiliated with Sparks Regional Medical Center, based in Paris, AR. As a nurse practitioner, Short contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Paris, AR. They have been with Sparks Regional Medical Center for 18 years. Short holds academic credentials from University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and University Of Central Oklahoma. Core competencies include Medical Surgical, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation, Acute Care. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Paris, AR healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Theda Short is one of them.
  • 337 Nurse Practitioners are based in AR (out of 9,560 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 7 contacts at Sparks Regional Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in AR: $95,000 – $142,000 (median $110,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in AR: Mercy (20), Arcare (8), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (7).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in AR hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 80% of Nurse Practitioners in AR have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Theda Short located?

Theda Short is based in Paris, AR. They are currently affiliated with Sparks Regional Medical Center.

What is Theda Short's specialty?

Theda Short specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator.

Where does Theda Short currently work?

Theda Short currently works at Sparks Regional Medical Center. They have been there for 18 years.

What is Theda Short's educational background?

Theda Short attended University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and University Of Central Oklahoma.

How do I contact Theda Short for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in AR?

Nurse Practitioners in AR typically earn $95,000 to $142,000 annually, with a median of $110,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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