Physician- Transfusion Medicine & Apheresis

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis physician to join our Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role reports to the Chief of Pathology and contributes to academic activities, teaching, and clinical leadership within a large pediatric system.

The candidate should excel in transfusion medicine, apheresis, and collaboration with clinical teams, staff, and families, with opportunities for research and program development.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Clinical Pathology or related pediatric medicine.
• Board certification in Transfusion Medicine.
• Licensed to practice in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the assigned clinical area in alignment with hospital policies.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.
• Educate trainees and staff on transfusion medicine and apheresis.
• Document and communicate results accurately for patient care and reimbursement.
• Collaborate with department and caregivers to ensure safe transfusion practices.
• Maintain certifications and participate in ongoing professional development.

Job description

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.

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 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine has an opening for a Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis physician. This position will ultimately report clinically to the Chief of Pathology and serve as a critical member of laboratory leadership in our large pediatric healthcare system. The Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis physician will join a group of twenty pathology faculty members based at Children's, ten of whom are existing Clinical Pathologists or PhD laboratory scientists. The department is known for outstanding pediatric clinical and anatomic pathology services, including a national presence in pediatric pathology and laboratory medicine. Successful candidates should demonstrate competency in transfusion medicine and apheresis, with strong interpersonal skills, allowing for productive interactions with other transfusion medicine specialists, members of the department, technical staff, and caregivers. The ability to work both within and outside the department to lead or support research in transfusion medicine is also important. There are abundant opportunities for academic pursuits and teaching.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. board certification in Clinical Pathology or a clinical discipline related to pediatric medicine
• Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia
• No minimum Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in respective clinical area

Certification Summary

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Transfusion Medicine.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required.

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.