Physician - Urgent Care at Forsyth - full time or part time

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

25d

About The Position

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. Our pediatric Urgent Care team at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Forsyth is expanding, and we’re actively looking for dedicated, board-certified pediatricians to join us in providing exceptional care to our pediatric patients. With a commitment to excellence, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of children in Atlanta and surrounding communities. As a member of our Urgent Care team, you’ll: • Diagnose and treat a variety of pediatric illnesses and injuries. • Provide essential procedures such as fracture care, laceration repair, and breathing treatments. • Collaborate with a team of skilled pediatricians, all board-certified and holding privileges at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Working at Children's Urgent Care is: • High-Volume, Impactful Work: We handle over 180,000 Urgent Care visits annually, including some high-acuity cases. • Team-Based Care: Backed by more than 2,000 doctors across 60 pediatric specialties, you’ll have unparalleled support and collaborative resources. • On-Site Diagnostics: Each center is equipped with lab and X-ray services, ensuring prompt diagnosis and treatment. • Strong Staffing Support: From nurses and radiologic technologists to medical assistants and front desk staff, you’ll be part of a well-rounded and experienced team.

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.

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.