Physician - Pediatric General Surgeon

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics are actively seeking a Pediatric Surgeon to join the Division of Pediatric Surgery. This role is crucial for planning, implementing, and evaluating high-quality medical care for children and adolescents within the respective clinical area, ensuring appropriate resource management. The position is part of the Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute, an affiliation aimed at improving children's lives through combined strengths in clinical care, research, and education. This institute represents a model of excellence driven by leadership, commitment, and quality, transforming pediatrics through research, teaching, and wellness.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.
Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatric Surgery.
Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery.
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

Candidates who have completed a Pediatric Surgery Critical Care fellowship are highly desirable for the position.
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.