Physician - Pediatric Allergist​/Immunologist - Clinician-Researcher or Clinician-Educator

Overview

Physician - Pediatric Allergist/ Immunologist - Clinician-Researcher or Clinician-Educator

Plan, implement and evaluate the provision of high-quality medical care, with appropriate resource management, to children and adolescents in the respective clinical area.

• No minimum Experience Required.

• Experience in respective clinical area.

• Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.
• Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Allergy/Immunology.

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Allergy/Immunology.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required.
• Current DEA registration.

• 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.
• Possesses skills in personal organization and time management, human relations and teamwork, personal adaptability, personal motivation, and listening.

• 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.

Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are building a leading clinical and research program in Allergy/Immunology. This recruitment seeks a board-certified allergist/immunologist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join the Division as an A/I clinician. Candidates with focus in clinical/translational research in food allergy or immunology-related care are encouraged. Protected time for research is negotiable for strong candidates.

Clinical trials opportunities, and access to research training programs via Emory and the Georgia CTSA are available.

The successful candidate will join the pediatric allergy/immunology clinical care team and manage routine allergy problems, severe asthma, and complex cases including food allergies with atopic dermatitis or eosinophilic GI disorders. For those interested in clinical immunology, an immunology-focused practice is desirable with opportunities for collaboration. Teaching and mentorship are emphasized. Inpatient coverage of the consult service is shared with other faculty.

The environment aligns institutional strengths to support academic and clinical productivity. Children’s is a large pediatric system serving hundreds of thousands of patients, with a dedicated outpatient facility housing multiple specialties. The institution is recognized for excellence in pediatric care and offers leadership development and opportunities for professional growth.

Location:

2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE
• Atlanta, GA

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Science, and Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Equal opportunity statement:
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 protected by law.