Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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 maintains 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

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.

Employment

Employment will be through the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute.

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.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school
• Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Surgery or Thoracic Surgery

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.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Qualifications

• No minimum Experience Required. [meaning, can be hired as a year zero attending post fellowship]
• 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

Skills

• Personal organization and time management
• Human relations and teamwork
• Personal adaptability
• Personal motivation
• Listening

Requirements

• No minimum Experience Required. [meaning, can be hired as a year zero attending post fellowship]
• 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