Physician- Immune Dysregulation Faculty (Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center)

Physician- Immune Dysregulation Faculty (Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center)

We invite applications for a faculty position in Immune Dysregulation at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in partnership with Emory University School of Medicine and the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This is a clinical faculty role with flexible research, a multidisciplinary program that integrates expertise from hematology/oncology, allergy/immunology, rheumatology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, intensive care, genetics, and neuroimmunology.

Program Highlights

• One of the largest clinical and translational programs in immune dysregulation in the U.S., with >1,100 patients in follow‑up and 250–300 new referrals per year.
• Comprehensive evaluation and management of HLH, refractory cytopenias, atypical lymphoproliferation, immune‑oncology, immunohematology disorders, very early‑onset and refractory IBD, refractory rheumatologic disease, IEI for HSCT, and neuroinflammatory disorders.
• A dedicated CRISIS Team (Critical Dysregulation of the Immune System in Sick Kids) focused on early identification, management, and research in severe immune dysregulation or hyperinflammatory syndromes.
• Neuro‑CRISIS team in collaboration with Neuroimmunology to improve care of acute neuroinflammatory disorders.
• One of the largest HSCT programs for immune dysregulation disorders and IEI in the U.S.
• A robust biorepository of over 1,000 subjects enabling high‑impact translational and biomarker discovery studies.
• Ten active clinical trials, including targeted therapies, gene therapy, and cell‑based therapy studies (CAR‑T and other immune‑modulating approaches).
• Established collaborations with multiple subspecialties, including Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Critical Care, Hepatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Dermatology, and Neuroimmunology.
• Active participation in national research networks, including PIDTC.
• Ongoing development of a Southeast Immune Dysregulation Consortium and a planned Immune Dysregulation Fellowship Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults with complex immune dysregulation disorders.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to medical education at the fellowship and residency levels.
• Participate and lead development of SOPs, protocols, and tool kits for screening, evaluation, and management of immune dysregulation disorders.
• Participate in program outreach activities.
• Participate in/develop investigator‑initiated and multi‑center clinical trials.
• Develop and lead clinical or translational research projects in immune dysregulation, cellular therapy, or immunogenetics.

Qualifications

• MD or DO.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, or Infectious Disease.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and/or research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience (6–12 months) in the clinical care of patients with immune dysregulation disorders.
• Active participation in Clinical Immunology Society activities, CIS Summer School, or other immunology‑focused educational or scholarly programs.
• Engagement in research or scholarly work related to immune dysregulation during fellowship or early career training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in developing a career in academic pediatrics, with openness to mentorship and growth opportunities.

Experience

• No minimum experience required.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited, four‑year medical school.
• Graduate of an accredited, post‑graduate residency program in Pediatrics.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

Certification Summary

• Board‑certified or Board‑eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required.
• Current DEA registration.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Effective communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Meeting eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
• Strong personal organization and time management, human relations, teamwork, adaptability, motivation, and listening skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the clinical area, complying with Professional Staff Bylaws, rules, regulations, and Children’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in and incorporate Quality and research findings into practice.
• Provide and/or serve as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
• Educate and assist trainees with medical decision‑making.
• Provide an authenticated report of all physician services rendered and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Complete necessary documentation and ensure timely communication to facilitate patient care and reimbursement.
• Actively respond to patient and clinical staff questions and requests.
• Participate in meetings and activities as required to support operations of the clinical area.
• Maintain certification in BLS, PALS, or NALS and any additional specialty training as required.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address: 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family: Physician