Clinical Neonatologist (Open Rank)

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, in collaboration with Emory University, seeks a clinical neonatologist to join the faculty and provide care in the NICU with opportunities in education and research. Board-eligible/certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine is required, alongside Georgia medical licensure and ongoing professional development.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments, responsibilities in patient care, education of residents and fellows, and participation in quality

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent.
• Residency in Pediatrics completed.
• Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine completed.
• Board certification/eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Licensed to practice in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the NICU within the Pediatric Department and under the policies of the Professional Staff.
• Engage in Quality Improvement initiatives and apply research findings.
• Educate trainees and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Document and communicate medical services accurately for reimbursement and patient care.
• Maintain certifications (BLS, PALS, NRP) and pursue ongoing specialty training as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Pediatrics residency

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship

Job description

Job Description

To plan, implement and evaluate the provision of high-quality medical care, with appropriate resource management, to children and adolescents in the respective clinical area.

The Emory University Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, in collaboration with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is seeking a clinical neonatologist to join our faculty. The faculty member will contribute to the clinical, research, and teaching missions of the Division of Neonatology and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with clinical coverage in the NICU and participation in student, resident, and fellow education. Qualified candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent and must be board-certified/board-eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Salary and professional level of appointment will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should have a history of academic excellence/achievement, and will be expected to work in a collaborative fashion.

Experience

No minimum Experience Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in respective clinical area.

Education

Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.

Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatrics.

Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Certification Summary

Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.

BLS, PALS, or NRP certification required.

Current DEA registration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.

Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.

Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities: personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening.

Job Responsibilities

Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children’s policies and procedures.

Participates in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.

Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.

Educate and assist trainees with medical decision making.

Provides an authenticated report of all physician services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.

Completes necessary documentation and ensures timely communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Actively responds to patient and clinical staff questions and requests.

Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area.

Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete, and maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.

Performs other responsibilities as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location

Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Employment Details

Additional Information: Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute with a faculty appointment in Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. The Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. This partnership, The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.

Company Overview

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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