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Job Description

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine are actively seeking pediatric emergency medicine physicians to join our division. Our team of pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatric urgent care physicians and advanced practice providers cares for children at Hughes Spalding Hospital, as well as the new Arthur M. Blank Hospital. As a member of our division, you’ll be faculty at Emory University, one of the leading academic institutions in the nation, partnered with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, with 673 licensed beds, more than 1.1 million patient visits and 40,000 surgical procedures annually.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine

• Children’s Emergency Departments are among the busiest in the nation, with more than 150,000 patient visits annually.

• The Arthur M. Blank Hospital Emergency Department will consist of approximately 70,000 square feet and 69 beds, including rooms for behavioral and mental health and trauma patients. There will be a Special Care Unit (SCU) for the treatment of patients with potentially highly infectious disease cases. Arthur M. Blank will care for the most vulnerable ill and injured children in the region as the only freestanding Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Georgia verified by the American College of Surgeons.
• Hughes Spalding Emergency Department is an urban center serving as a regional catchment hospital.
• We serve as the primary pediatric teaching hospital for medical students, residents and fellows from both Emory University and Morehouse Schools of Medicine.
• We oversee highly competitive fellowship training programs in pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric emergency medicine ultrasound and pediatric urgent care.
• We are the lead research nodal center for the San Francisco-Oakland, Providence, Atlanta Research Collaborative (SPARC) node in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN).
• Emory is a member of the Gulf 7 Pediatric Disaster Network (G7), which is working to improve regional capacity to provide pediatric care in large-scale crises.
• Emory is ranked No. 5 nationally in NIH funding for pediatric departments.
• We have significant faculty strengths in global health, injury prevention, quality improvement, pediatric ultrasound, wilderness medicine, sickle cell care, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and more.
• We are dedicated to hiring a representative workforce, and our leadership and staff reflect our commitment to racial and gender diversity.

At Children’s, we go above and beyond to welcome, train and support physicians. As a pediatric emergency medicine physician, we offer the mentorship, onboarding and training you need and the benefits you deserve, including:

• A mentorship program that matches new physicians with a physician who has been at Children's for several years.
• Department-specific onboarding and training programs to help you get to know your team and specialty area.
• Offerings like the free Children's Concierge, family and dependent care assistance, paid parental leave and fertility and adoption assistance to promote your well-being and help you in your life outside of work.
• Student loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness and visa sponsorship eligibility.
• Relocation support.
• Courtesy scholarship eligibility for dependents of Pediatric Institute physicians who attend Emory University for undergraduate studies.

Candidates with strong clinical and academic interests of all ranks are encouraged to apply.

Make Atlanta your home

Atlanta has a lower cost of living than many other major cities, and it is consistently ranked among the top places to move to in the country. Full of diverse communities, walkable neighborhoods, a thriving arts and culture scene, pro sports teams and plenty of green spaces and sunny weather, our charming city is easy to fall in love with. Atlanta is home to the world’s busiest international airport, making it easy to visit family and friends across the world.

Contact us

Kate Ericksen
Physician Recruiter
kate.ericksen@choa.org

Harold K. Simon MD, MBA
Chief Faculty Development Officer, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Marcus Professor & Vice Chair for Faculty, Dept of Pediatrics
Prof. of Pediatrics & Emergency Medicine
Director (Interim) Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Emory University
hsimon@emory.edu

Additional Details

Employment will be through 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. We look forward to our future together.

Experience

No minimum Experience Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in respective clinical area.

Education

Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatrics.

Certification Summary

Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Pediatrics.Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.Current ATLS certification is required.BLS or PALS certification required.Current DEA registration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Job 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.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Physician