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Pediatric BMT Hospitalist

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood Disorders, Cancer, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, College Level Faculty, Disease, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Education, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Hematology, Leadership, Medical Treatment, Oncology, Operational Support, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Quality Management, Regulations, Rehabilitation Act, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Work From Home
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago


Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University Department of Pediatrics, invite applications for faculty hospitalist positions to provide care for hospitalized children in pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Responsibilities will include overnight inpatient care. Qualified candidates should be Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatrics, Hematologist/Oncologists, and preference will be given to applicants who are board certified/eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology. This is a clinical position with a rank of assistant or associate professor depending on experience and accomplishments.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding clinical care to patients undergoing BMT and cellular therapy. The individual will be the first call on the ward for these patients at night, and is expected to function independently but with back up from the appropriate fellow or attending. • Clinical service time includes weeknight, weekend night, and holiday in-house shifts. Additionally, assistance with general hematology and oncology, and some weekday responsibilities may be required as necessary to meet the needs of the division. • Participate in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice. • Provide and/or serve as a resource for patient/family and staff education. • Provide patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children’s policies and procedures. • Complete necessary documentation and ensure communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement. • Participate in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area. • Participate in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS and PALS and maintain any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned. • Perform other responsibilities as required.

Successful candidates will have:

• MD degree • Board Certification in Pediatrics (or Board eligibility) • Background in hematology/oncology and/or BMT is desired but not required • Currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Georgia Salary and rank of Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and accomplishment.

To Apply

Qualified applicants should complete the online application and uploade a letter describing their research and career interests along with a curriculum vitae. Questions may be directed to: Muna Qayed, MD, MScR Associate Professor of Pediatrics Emory University School of Medicine Director, BMT Program Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta 1760 Haygood Dr. W370 Atlanta, GA 30322 Email: mqayed@emory.edu Phone: 404-727-0710

About the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

The successful candidate will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology/BMT programs in the country. • The Aflac program has more than 90 faculty and 35 Advance Practice Providers (APPs). • More than 7,000 children with cancer and blood disorders are treated annually at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. • The Aflac pediatric oncology program cared for more than 450 new cancer cases last year, represents the pediatric arm of the Emory’s NCI-designated Winship Cancer Center, and is one of the four largest pediatric oncology programs in the country. • The Aflac pediatric hematology program is one of the largest in the country (including 1800 active patients with sickle cell disease). • The Aflac blood and marrow transplantation program performed over 80 transplants last year. • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta—the only tertiary pediatric center in the dynamic metropolitan Atlanta area—serves a population of nearly 6 million people, providing a strong basis for clinical programs in rare disorders.

Additional Information:

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: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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Job Number

_164531_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_Emory+Children's Ped Institute_

Department

_SOMPI: BMT_

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_

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