Physician - Pediatric General Surgeon

92 Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, Inc. is actively seeking a Pediatric Surgeon to join the Division of Pediatric Surgery. Employment will be through the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute, an affiliation of Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, serving Georgia and beyond.

The role emphasizes high-quality pediatric care, collaboration with teams, and commitment to education, research, and safety. Board certification/eligibility, GA license, and ongoing CME are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Completed pediatric surgery residency.
• Board certified or board eligible in pediatric surgery.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required.
• Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the pediatric surgery 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

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

MD degree

Pediatric Surgery residency

Board Certification/Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery

Georgia medical license

BLS or PALS certification

DEA registration

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. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics are actively seeking Pediatric Surgeon to join the Division of Pediatric Surgery. Candidates who have completed a Pediatric Surgery Critical Care fellowship are highly desirable for the position. 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

Pediatric Surgery Critical Care fellowship trained. Experience in respective clinical area.

Education

Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school. Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatric Surgery.

Certification Summary

Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Pediatric 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.

• 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

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. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What%20to%20Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US