Physician - Pediatric Otolaryngologist

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks board-certified/board-eligible pediatric Otolaryngology surgeons to expand our Division of Otolaryngology in a large pediatric health system. The role focuses on high-quality care for ear, nose, and throat disorders in children and adolescents across our Southeast programs, with emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration and education.

The team provides comprehensive care through aerodigestive pathology, dysphagia, hearing loss, and related areas,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Residency in Otolaryngology completed.
• Board certified or board eligible in Otolaryngology.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required; DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the pediatric ENT clinical area in compliance with policies.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research in practice.
• Educate trainees and assist in medical decision making.
• Maintain accurate records and timely communication for patient care and reimbursement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD degree

Otolaryngology residency

Tools

DEA registration

BLS/PALS certification

GA medical license

Job description

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. The Division of Otolaryngology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta + Emory University is expanding, and we are actively seeking board-eligible/certified pediatric ENT surgeons to help us meet the growing demand of the communities we serve and continue providing advanced care for pediatric disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. Our group of 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. Our team provides a robust multi-disciplinary care experience, with clinics dedicated to aerodigestive pathology, complex dysphagia, hearing loss, tracheostomy care, vascular anomalies, and refractory sleep apnea.

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 Otolaryngology.

Certification Summary

Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Otolaryngology. 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

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.