Physician - Experienced Primary Care Pediatrician - Douglasville clinic

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Douglasville, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. 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. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is dedicated to providing pediatric primary care services to infants, children and teens in our communities. We are here to support a child’s growth, development, and emotional needs, while helping prevent and treat illnesses and injuries – ultimately, keeping kids happy and healthy. Children's has several neighborhood primary care locations throughout the greater Atlanta area, and we are seeking Pediatricians for both full-time and part-time positions. As a Pediatrician in a neighborhood primary care location, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive clinical care to children and their families through assessment, communication, clinical management, collaboration, coordination, program development, quality, professional development, and system participation.

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.
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.
Minimum 5 years post-residency experience preferred.

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.