Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon- Atlanta, Georgia Job at Children's Healthcare

Overview Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Sports Medicine 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, and a robust team of sports physical therapists and outreach athletic trainers. This surgeon would have call responsibility and the opportunity to build a strong pediatric sports medicine and trauma practice. Our program highlights Our team of specialists: 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 any other pediatric hospital in the Southeast. Orthopedics Program and Research 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. 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 Rooted in Research: 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. Education and Certification Education Graduate of an accredited, four-year medical school. Graduate of an accredited, post-graduate residency program in Orthopedics. Certification Summary Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia. BLS or PALS certification required. Current DEA registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr