Pediatric Orthodontist — Transform Kids' Smiles

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Orthodontist to provide high-quality dental care to pediatric patients within our clinical area. You will plan and evaluate treatment, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure documentation and reimbursement are accurate.

The role requires graduation from an accredited dental school, completion of an orthodontics post-graduate program, Georgia licensure, and board eligibility or certification, with BLS or PALS and DEA registration as

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
• Graduation from an accredited dental school is required.
• Completion of an accredited, post-graduate program in Orthodontics is required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthodontics.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in the state of Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required.
• Current DEA registration.

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.

Skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Patient relations

Credentialing awareness

Education

Graduate of accredited dental school

Post-graduate orthodontics program

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Orthodontist to provide high-quality dental care to pediatric patients within our clinical area. You will plan and evaluate treatment, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure documentation and reimbursement are accurate.

The role requires graduation from an accredited dental school, completion of an orthodontics post-graduate program, Georgia licensure, and board eligibility or certification, with BLS or PALS and DEA registration as