Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University School of Medicine’s Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, in partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, seeks physicians to join its growing team. Areas of interest include general gastroenterology, with or without a specific disease or disorder focus, and nutrition or intestinal rehabilitation. The physician plans, implements, and evaluates high-quality medical care for children and adolescents in the relevant clinical area, with appropriate resource management. The role also involves patient and family education, staff and trainee support, quality improvement and research activities, documentation, and collaboration to support clinical operations. Employment is in the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, an affiliation focused on clinical care, research, and education. The position must be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited four-year medical school.
Graduate of an accredited postgraduate residency program in Pediatrics.
Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Licensed to practice medicine in Georgia.
Current BLS or PALS certification.
Current DEA registration.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and work as a team member.
Meet eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
Demonstrate personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the respective clinical area.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate the provision of high-quality medical care to children and adolescents in the relevant clinical area, with appropriate resource management.
Provide patient care consistent with Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations, and Children’s policies and procedures.
Participate in and incorporate quality improvement and research findings into practice.
Provide or serve as a resource for patient, family, and staff education.
Educate and assist trainees with medical decision-making.
Provide authenticated reports of physician services and maintain accurate and complete records.
Complete necessary documentation and ensure timely communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
Respond actively to patient and clinical staff questions and requests.
Participate in meetings and activities required to support clinical-area operations.
Participate in professional development activities and complete and maintain required BLS, PALS, or NALS certification and any additional specialty training or certifications required by the assigned area.
Perform other responsibilities as required.