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The Department of Pediatrics at the Emory University School of Medicine seeks to hire a psychologist faculty member to work with the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life Clinic. Created specifically for families struggling with health issues related to weight, the Strong4Life Clinic provides a warm and nurturing environment of specialized pediatric-trained team members, including a board-certified obesity medicine pediatrician, a dedicated pediatric psychologist as well as a staff of registered dietitians, exercise physiologists and other wellness experts. Offering both medical and surgical treatment options, our family-centered, motivational approach begins with complete medical assessments of obesity-related illnesses, nutrition, physical activity and mental health support needs.

 

An appointment at the level of Assistant Professor is anticipated. The minimal qualifications include the completion of the Ph.D. degree, postdoctoral fellowship training, and a valid, unrestricted psychologist license to practice in the State of Georgia

 

Minimum Qualifications
• Board certified or Board certified within five (5) years of the completion of residency or fellowship training
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• Current DEA registration.
• Credentialed to practice medicine as part of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
• BLS/PALS certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in General Pediatrics.
• Experience in the prevention of childhood obesity in clinical and programmatic settings

 

Personal Attributes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Administrative leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• An ability to inspire and align faculty and staff.
• A strong communicator and diplomat who can inspire and effectively communicate with wide and diverse audiences at all levels of the organization and externally.

 

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.

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