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People first. Children always.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia (30342)
Job Type: Employed (Full-Time, Regular) | Academic & Clinical Track
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join our top-ranked, nationally recognized Orthopedics and Sports Medicine program. As a vital member of a 15-surgeon elite team, you will have the immediate opportunity to build a robust clinical, trauma, and subspecialty practice. This position seamlessly blends high-volume clinical care, trauma call responsibilities, and robust academic engagement—including teaching residents and fellows alongside participating in dedicated clinical research.
Job Description
Step into a flourishing practice backed by the highest-volume pediatric orthopedic program in the United States. In this role, you will provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care to children and adolescents while collaborating across a vast, integrated healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical & Surgical Excellence: Deliver high-quality operative and non-operative care within a multidisciplinary network. Take active call responsibility and manage complex pediatric trauma.
- Academic & Trainee Education: Educate, mentor, and guide medical decision-making for fellows and residents coming from four distinct training programs.
- Research & Quality Improvement: Integrate ongoing clinical research and continuous quality improvement (QI) metrics into your daily practice to lower infection rates and reduce lengths of stay.
- System Leadership: Represent the department on various hospital and health system committees to shape the future of pediatric surgical care.
- Administrative Diligence: Maintain thorough, timely documentation and authenticated surgical reports to optimize continuity of care and appropriate reimbursement.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited four-year medical school and an accredited post-graduate residency program in Orthopedic Surgery.
- Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Orthopedic Surgery; valid DEA registration.
- BLS or PALS certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.
- Demonstrated expertise or subspecialty focus within clinical areas like pediatric spine/scoliosis, limb difference, hand/upper extremity, or sports medicine.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record of empathetic family communication and collaborative teamwork.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive, productivity-incentivized base salary commensurate with academic rank and experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Robust retirement matching programs.
- Generous CME allowance (time and financial stipend).
- Paid malpractice coverage.
- Relocation assistance.
About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is one of the nation’s leading, independent, not-for-profit pediatric hospital systems. Managing over one million patient visits annually across multiple state-of-the-art facilities, we are Georgia’s only nationally ranked pediatric orthopedic program. We live by a foundational philosophy: People first. Children always.
- Unrivaled Clinical Volume: We treat more fractures and perform more spinal fusions than any other pediatric hospital in the country. Your practice will be active from day one.
- Elite Collaborative Network: Work alongside 15 surgeons, 10 non-operative physicians, 24 advanced practice providers, and dedicated research coordinators.
- A Culture of Research: We are deeply rooted in research. You will have the clinical data, infrastructure, and institutional backing necessary to publish and advance national care standards.
- Live in Atlanta: Experience a vibrant, culturally rich metropolitan area offering a great cost of living, top-tier schools, a major international airport hub, and excellent neighborhoods.
How to Apply
Are you ready to shape the future of pediatric orthopedics? Please submit your formal CV and cover letter directly through our provider recruitment portal:
Apply Online: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Physician Careers
Note for internal candidates: If you are currently employed by Children’s, please do not apply through the external link. Submit your application directly via the Career App in your Workday profile.
Learn more about the heart of our mission through the Nothing Matters More Than Kids Video, which details the organizational culture and dedication to pediatric care at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.