Physician - Pediatric Hospital Medicine Nocturnist

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. Job Description 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, primarily or exclusively overnight assignments. The Division of Hospital Medicine at Children’s consists of board-certified pediatricians available to care for our pediatric patients during their hospitalization. Our hospitalists staff inpatient units 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at our hospitals: Arthur M. Blank Hospital and Scottish Rite Hospital. Our hospitalists work as a diagnostic team, offering years of combined experience in treating children with the most complex general pediatric illnesses and injuries. We work collaboratively with specialists from every medical and surgical discipline, as well as highly trained nurses, therapists, technicians and ancillary personnel. In addition to serving as the primary service for hospitalized children, our hospitalists provide consultations and second opinions on difficult cases. Our team ensures that children, especially those with challenging diagnoses, get the care they need and deserve. 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Healthcare of Atlanta