Physician- Hematopathologist

Hematopathologist Physician

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Children's), located in Atlanta, Georgia, has an immediate opening for a Hematopathologist physician, to join its group of 20 Pathologists and PhD clinical laboratory scientists. Our current team includes three full-time hematopathologists who also serve in additional roles, such as director of flow cytometry, director of clinical pathology, and director of immunology. This position carries with it an adjunct appointment in the Department of Pathology at Emory University School of Medicine, with responsibilities based solely at Children's. The role includes a mix of direct clinical time on service and designated non-service time which may be utilized according to expertise and other organizational priorities.

Children's is a dynamic, growing environment with marked expansion of the hematology/oncology division in the past few years, including growth in bone marrow transplantation. Yearly, the hematopathology service sees over 800 leukemia/lymphoma flow cytometry panels, 300 minimal residual disease flow cytometric panels, 650 bone marrow examinations, and numerous body fluids and peripheral smears. Lymph node examination is an additional duty, as well as interpretation of hemoglobin electrophoresis and platelet aggregation studies. Board certification or eligibility in molecular genetic pathology, informatics, or other areas such as pediatric pathology are desired but not essential, as there are opportunities in those areas as well. Overnight and weekend call is shared equally with the group of hematopathologists. Research opportunities are ample. Flexibility, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others is required.

To demonstrate interest in the position or find out more information, please contact:

Elizabeth Weinzierl, MD PhD

Chief of Pathology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine

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Experience

• No minimum experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in respective clinical area.

Education/Certifications

• Doctor of Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine
• Successful completion of post-graduate pathology residency training program (anatomic, clinical, or combined)
• Board certified or eligible in hematopathology by the American Board of Pathology
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Georgia

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.
• Educates and assists 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.