Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine’s Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition is seeking physicians to join its clinical and academic team. The division includes 27 clinical faculty, 6 research PhDs, 11 clinical APPs, and 3 clinical psychologists. Applicants may have interests in general gastroenterology, with or without a specific disease or disorder interest, or in nutrition and intestinal rehabilitation. The position provides medical care to children and adolescents in the relevant clinical area, while supporting the academic missions of clinical care, research, and education. Employment is through the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute, an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The role must be performed in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option, although Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice.

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.
BLS or PALS certification required.
Current DEA registration.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and to work as a team member.
Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
Demonstrates personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the respective clinical areas.
Interest in general gastroenterology, with or without a specific disease or disorder interest.
Interest in nutrition or intestinal rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality medical care for children and adolescents, with appropriate resource management.
Provide patient care in accordance with Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations, and Children’s policies and procedures.
Participate in Quality Improvement and incorporate 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, 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 maintain required BLS, PALS, or NALS certification and any additional specialty training or certifications required by the assigned area.
Perform other responsibilities as required.