Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon- Spine

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality care for children and adolescents in the orthopedic clinical area. The role emphasizes credentialing, education of trainees, and active participation in quality improvement and patient-family education.

Applicants should be graduates of an accredited medical school with orthopedics residency and fellowship, board eligibility or certification, Georgia medical license, and current

Qualifications

• Board certified/board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required.
• Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area in accordance with policies and bylaws.
• Participates in quality improvement and research integration into practice.
• Educates patients, families, and staff; and mentors trainees.
• Maintains accurate documentation and timely communication for patient care and reimbursement.
• Responds to questions and requests from patients and clinical staff and supports clinical operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient relations

Education

MD

Orthopaedics Residency

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.

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

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.