Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon- Spine

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to plan, implement and evaluate the provision of high-quality pediatric orthopedic care in the clinical area. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered treatment and education, while ensuring documentation and compliance.

Qualifications include board-eligible or -certified in Orthopedic Surgery, GA medical license, and BLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Board certification/eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Licensed to practice in Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification; current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the orthopedic clinical area per policy and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and incorporates research findings into practice.
• Educates patients, families, and staff; mentors trainees in medical decision making.
• Maintains accurate, complete records and timely documentation for reimbursement.
• Responds to questions from patients and clinical staff and participates in required meetings.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Time management

Adaptability

Listening

Education

Graduate of accredited four-year medical school

Residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery

Job description

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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.

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 Orthopedics.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Orthopedic Surgery.

Certification Summary

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• BLS or PALS 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.

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

2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE

Job Family

Physician