Physician- Pediatric Orthopedist Non-Operative- Macon, Georgia

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Georgia seeks a physician to plan, implement and evaluate high-quality medical care for children and adolescents in the specified clinical area.

Requires completion of medical school, pediatrics residency, and fellowship; licensure in Georgia and BLS/PALS certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and ongoing quality improvement within a busy pediatric setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four-year medical school.
• Completion of a pediatric residency program.
• Completion of a fellowship in Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics/Pediatric Orthopedic Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area in compliance with Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and hospital policies.
• Participates in quality improvement and research findings applied to practice.
• Educates patients, families, and staff; supports trainees in medical decision making.
• Maintains accurate and complete records and ensures timely communication for patient care and reimbursement.
• Responds to patient and clinical staff questions and requests; participates in required meetings and activities.
• Maintains certification in BLS/PALS and any specialty training as required by the area.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Credentialing eligibility

Education

MD from accredited medical school

Pediatrics residency

Fellowship in Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:00 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 Pediatrics.
• Completion of a recognized fellowship program in Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics/Pediatric Orthopedic Medicine.

Certification Summary

• 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

250 Martin Luther King Blvd

Job Family

Physician