Physician - Urgent Care at Hamilton Creek - part time and full time available

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is expanding its Urgent Care team and seeking dedicated board-certified pediatricians to provide high-quality care to children and adolescents at Hamilton Creek.

As a member of the Urgent Care team, you will diagnose a wide range of pediatric illnesses, perform essential procedures, and collaborate with a large network of pediatric specialists. The role offers extensive resources and strong staffing support in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four-year medical school.
• Graduate of an accredited pediatric residency program.
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification.
• Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area per staff bylaws and hospital policies.
• Participates in quality improvement and research activities.
• Educates patients, families, and staff as needed.
• Mentors trainees in medical decision making.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records and timely documentation.
• Responds to patient and staff questions and supports clinical operations.

Skills

Pediatric care

Fracture management

Laceration repair

Emergency procedures

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Pediatrics residency

Tools

EMR systems

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.

Our pediatric Urgent Care team at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hamilton Creek is expanding, and we’re seeking a dedicated, board-certified pediatricians to join us in providing exceptional care to our pediatric patients. With a commitment to excellence, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well‑being of children in Atlanta and surrounding communities.

As a member of our Urgent Care team, you’ll:

• Diagnose and treat a variety of pediatric illnesses and injuries.
• Provide essential procedures such as fracture care, laceration repair, and breathing treatments.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled pediatricians, all board-certified and holding privileges at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Working at Children's Urgent Care is:

• High-Volume, Impactful Work: We handle over 180,000 Urgent Care visits annually, including some high-acuity cases.
• Team-Based Care: Backed by more than 2,000 doctors across 60 pediatric specialties, you’ll have unparalleled support and collaborative resources.
• On-Site Diagnostics: Each center is equipped with lab and X-ray services, ensuring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
• Strong Staffing Support: From nurses and radiologic technologists to medical assistants and front desk staff, you’ll be part of a well-rounded and experienced team.

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.

Certification Summary

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• 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 2240 Hamilton Creek Pkwy 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.

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