Physician - Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

choa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Surgery are actively seeking a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Our group of 4 surgeons focuses on providing patient-centered care for the children of the Southeast and beyond, leveraging the capabilities of one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country.

Employment will be through the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four-year medical school.
• Completed post-graduate residency program in Surgery or Thoracic Surgery.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required; DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the clinical area in accordance with bylaws, rules and procedures.
• Incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
• Educates patients, families and staff; mentors trainees.
• Assists with medical decision making and documentation.
• Maintains accurate documentation and timely communication for care and reimbursement.
• Responds to patient and staff questions and requests.
• Participates in meetings to support operations and professional development.
• Maintains BLS, PALS or NALS certification and any specialty training as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Listening

Motivation

Education

Medical school graduate

Thoracic/Surgery residency

Job description

Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

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.

Description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Surgery are actively seeking a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Our group of 4 surgeons focuses on providing patient-centered care for the children of the Southeast and beyond, leveraging the capabilities of one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country. Employment will be through the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. 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. The 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.

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 Surgery or Thoracic Surgery.

Certification Summary

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Thoracic 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

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Physician