Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Surgery are actively seeking a Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery.

Our group of 5 surgeons focuses on providing patient-centered care for the children of the Southeast and beyond, leveraging the capabilities of one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country.

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. [meaning, can be hired as a year zero attending post fellowship]

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 Surgery or Thoracic Surgery

Certification Summary

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Thoracic Surgery

• 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.

Additional Details

Employment will be in 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.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (V) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD).

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Job Number 170429

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division Emory+Children's Ped Institute

Department SOMPI: CT Surgery

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

Remote Work Classification No Remote

Health and Safety Information Position involves clinical patient contact, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials