Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician (Open Rank)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine are actively seeking pediatric emergency medicine physicians to join their division. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating high-quality medical care for children and adolescents in the respective clinical area, with appropriate resource management. The physicians will be faculty at Emory University and part of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a leading pediatric clinical care provider. The Emergency Departments are among the busiest in the nation, managing over 136,650 visits annually. The Arthur M. Blank Hospital Emergency Department is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, and Hughes Spalding Hospital Emergency Department also provides critical care. The division is involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, overseeing fellowship programs, and participating in research networks like PECARN and the Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network. Emory University's pediatric department is highly ranked for NIH funding, and the division has strengths in global health, injury prevention, quality improvement, pediatric ultrasound, wilderness medicine, sickle cell care, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization is committed to a representative workforce and providing excellent support, mentorship, and training for physicians.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in respective clinical area.

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.

Benefits

• A mentorship program that matches new physicians with a physician who has been at Children's for several years.
• Department-specific onboarding and training programs to help you get to know your team and specialty area.
• Offerings like the free Children's Concierge, family and dependent care assistance, paid parental leave and fertility and adoption assistance to promote your well-being and help you in your life outside of work.
• Student loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness and visa sponsorship eligibility.
• Relocation support.
• Courtesy scholarship eligibility for dependents of Pediatric Institute physicians who attend Emory University for undergraduate studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree