Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics’ Division of Pediatric Palliative Care at Emory University in Atlanta in conjunction with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking to hire a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician. The Pediatric Palliative Care Program is an interdisciplinary program that engages in clinical care, research, community outreach, education, and oversight of institutional policy relevant to pediatric palliative care. While palliative care alone cannot bridge the gaps in care that exist for patients with serious and life-threatening conditions, we share our knowledge with providers beyond our institution to help improve the care of children and families throughout the southeast region, nationally, and internationally. Program components include: • Inpatient and telehealth pediatric palliative care services • A Fellowship program in partnership with The Emory Palliative Care Center Clinical research initiatives • A growing bereavement program • Collaboration with oncology-based outpatient palliative care services and community hospice programs • Educational and advocacy partnerships with local and national organizations Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellence—driven by research, teaching and wellness. 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.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care
Completed a fellowship in Pediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Medicine
Current Georgia medical license or eligible for Georgia medical license
Current DEA registration
BLS certification is required
PALS or NRP certification
No minimum Experience Required.
Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.
Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatrics.
Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
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; mid-career candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Experience in respective clinical area.
Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills.
Must possess excellent knowledge base, communication, organization, interpersonal, leadership, and teaching skills.
We welcome applicants with clinical research experience and interest in pursuit of extramural grant funding.
We welcome applicants who are also fellowship trained in other disciplines relevant to palliative care.

Responsibilities

Provide palliative and related medical care within the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute’s affiliated institutions and practice areas which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and the Pediatric Institute’s policies and procedures.
Serve as a palliative care resource for peers, patient/family and staff education.
Complete necessary documentation and ensure communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
Participate in and incorporate Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
Participate in meetings and activities as required to support operations of the clinical area.
Participate in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and maintain any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned.
Participate in the palliative care training and education of fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees when applicable. Participate in academic initiatives related to one’s own palliative care interests and career development including curriculum development/training, research, advocacy, and/or program development.
Perform other responsibilities as required.
Working collaboratively with the division chief, appointed team members, and the Emory Palliative Care Center on trainee educational initiatives
Participation in scholarly endeavors relevant to the intersection of palliative care and other special interests that can be reasonably supported with time and resources currently available
Participation in service activities within the division, the Department of Pediatrics, and/or the Emory Palliative Care Center
Night and weekend coverage are required.
Attendance and participation in program and clinical team meetings is required.
Participation in team initiatives, including but not limited to the following:
Team building and other related initiatives to promote team development
Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children’s policies and procedures.
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.