Physician- Orthopedic Surgeon

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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join a top-ranked orthopedic and sports medicine program. This group consists of 15 surgeons, 10 non-operative physicians, 24 advanced practice providers, 2 fellows, and residents from 4 different training programs. This surgeon would have call responsibility and the opportunity to build a strong pediatric orthopedic and trauma practice.

• Ranks No. 1 in orthopedic surgery volumes. More kids and teens come to us for orthopedic care than any other pediatric hospital in the country.
• Is the only nationally ranked orthopedic program in Georgia for kids and teens.
• Is the highest-ranked pediatric orthopedic program in the Southeast.
• Performs more spinal fusion surgeries than any other pediatric hospital in the country.
• Treats more fractures than any other pediatric hospital in the Southeast.

Our Orthopedics Program offers several multispecialty programs, meaning our physicians collaborate with other doctors, nurses and clinicians from other specialties and across our System to deliver coordinated orthopedic care and resources to patients. There is an opportunity to participate in various hospital committees and engage in leadership opportunities within the department and system. We are also actively involved in research projects to help improve patient outcomes.

• Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Program
• Bone Health and Diseases Program
• Brachial Plexus Program
• Cerebral Palsy Program
• Comprehensive Limb Difference Program
• Concussion Program
• Fracture care
• Hand and Upper Extremity Program
• Hip Program
• Orthotics and prosthetics
• Scoliosis and Spine Program Sports Medicine Program

National and international research is a top priority for Children’s. With more than 100 years of expertise in orthopedics, our team’s orthopedic research studies are designed to lead to better outcomes for our patients, like lower infection rates and shorter lengths of stay than the national average, as well as low returns to the operating room. In addition to conducting ongoing research in spine, sports medicine, hip, limb difference and other areas, our Orthopedics Program performs more orthopedic surgeries than any other pediatric hospital in the country.

• Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school.
• Graduate of an accredited, post‑graduate residency program in Orthopedics.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Orthopedic Surgery.

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

• No minimum Experience Required.

• Experience in respective clinical area.

• 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.

• 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…