Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nocturnist - Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Brand New Hospital!
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University
Application
Details
Posted: 09-Oct-24
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Pediatric Hematologist – Oncologist
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Required Education:
Doctorate
Additional Information:
3 openings available.
Internal Number: R-23120
The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta invites interested applicants for the position of Aflac Hematology Oncology Nocturnist Clinician. The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical, and translational research and has a diverse faculty. The Hematology Program is an integral component of the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center, and currently includes 32 faculty members, 17 of whom are primarily basic research-focused as well as 15 advance practice providers. This Nocturnist Clinician does NOT require fellowship training.
About the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center
The successful candidate will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country.
In 2021, the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center was ranked No. 6 in the nation for Pediatric Cancer by US News and World Report
More than 7,000 children with cancer and blood disorders are treated annually at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
The Aflac pediatric hematology program is largest in the country (including >2,000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and 600 with bleeding or clotting disorders)
We are home to largest pediatric Sickle Cell program in the country conducting basic, translational, and clinical research related to Sickle cell disease and hemoglobinopathies
Our Hemostasis and Thrombosis program is one of the premier programs in the nation consisting of a large clinical program and a diverse research program. The research program includes basic, clinical, and translational research that is well funded including multiple R01s, K-awards, and a NIH U54 grant on the immunogenicity of factor VIII.
The Aflac Blood and Marrow Transplantation program performs ~80 transplants each year, and is one of the leaders in curative therapies for hemoglobinopathies.
The Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center has 115 faculty and 35 Advance Practice Providers (APPs), conducting basic, translational, and clinical research related to pediatric oncology and hematology disorders, with expertise in leukemias, lymphomas, brain tumors, neuroblastoma, sarcomas, rare tumors, renal tumors, CAR T-cell therapies, hemoglobinopathies and hemophilia.
In 2020, Aflac faculty generated $21.5M in extramural funding, including more than $12.3M from the NIH
The Aflac fellowship program accepts 6 fellows each year for intensive clinical and research training in pediatric hematology/oncology. We are one of the few pediatric programs with an NIH-funded T32 training grant in pediatric non-malignant hematology
This position will devote effort to inpatient clinical responsibilities from 7PM-7AM for a total of 123 shifts/year in the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Provide exemplary clinical service and assure that patients cared for by you receive only the highest quality care.
About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University
About Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center. Why Children's? A trusted leader in pediatric healthcare for more than 100 years, Children’s is continually recognized as one of the nation’s leading pediatric care providers by U.S. News & World Report, with many of our specialty programs ranking among the best in the nation. We are also one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the country, with 673 licensed beds and more than 1.1 million patient visits annually. Through our academic partnership with Emory University—ranked No. 5 nationally in NIH funding for pediatric departments—we actively participate in clinical studies aimed to advance pediatric medicine and transform the way we care for kids and teens. You can be part of our greatest endeavor yet to transform the future of pediatric medicine. The demand for specialized pediatric care has never been greater in our community. As part of our dedication to advanced care, clinical research, education and training, we have expanded our North Druid Hills campus. The centerpiece of this 70-acre campus is Arthur M. Blank Hospital, a 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility that opened Sept. 29, ...2024. Thoughtfully designed from the ground up with input from all stakeholders, including clinicians and patients, this is more than just a building. It is a giant leap forward in our ongoing effort to deliver cutting-edge care, improve outcomes and innovate to meet the healthcare challenges of tomorrow.