Physiatrist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a physician to plan, implement, and evaluate high‑quality care for children and adolescents in the specified clinical area. The role emphasizes resource management, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate should possess MD, complete residency in PM&R or Neurology, and a fellowship in Pediatric PM&R or Neurodevelopmental Disability. Board eligibility or certification, GA licensure, and BLS/PALS are required.

Qualifications

• 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 skills in personal organization, time management, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with policies and procedures.
• Participates in 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 records.
• Completes necessary documentation and ensures timely communication to facilitate patient care and reimbursement.
• Responds to patient and clinical staff questions and requests.
• Participates in meetings/activities to support operations of the clinical area.
• Maintains certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and any required specialty training.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Education

MD (medical degree)

Residency in PM&R or Neurology

Fellowship in Pediatric PM&R or Neurodevelopmental Disability

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

7:30 AM

Shift End Time

4:00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or Neurology.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or Neurodevelopmental Disability.

Certification Summary

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or Neurodevelopmental Disability.
• 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

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Physician