Physician- Transfusion Medicine & Apheresis

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis physician to provide high-quality medical care to pediatric patients. Successful candidates will demonstrate competency in transfusion medicine and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include patient care, education for staff and families, and participating in quality improvement efforts. Candidates must have relevant board certifications and licensure in Georgia.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. board certification in a clinical discipline related to pediatric medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in compliance with Professional Staff Bylaws and policies.
• Incorporate Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
• Educate and assist trainees with medical decision making.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

M.D. or D.O. board certification in Clinical Pathology

Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine

Licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Successful candidates should demonstrate competency in transfusion medicine and apheresis, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to engage effectively with transfusion medicine specialists, department members, technical staff, and caregivers. The ability to lead or support research in transfusion medicine and to pursue academic and teaching opportunities is also important.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the 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, families, and as a team member
• Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff
• Strong skills in personal organization, time management, human relations, teamwork, adaptability, motivation, and listening

Job Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the clinical area in compliance with Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations, and Children’s policies and procedures
• Participate in and incorporate Quality Improvement and research findings into practice
• Serve as a resource for patient, family, and staff education
• Educate and assist trainees with medical decision making
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all physician services rendered
• Complete necessary documentation and ensure timely communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement
• Actively respond to patient and clinical staff questions and requests
• Participate in meetings and activities to support the operations of the clinical area
• Engage in activities that enhance professional development, maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS, and keep any additional specialty training/certifications up to date
• Perform 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