ACHD Program Director - Lead Adult Congenital Heart Care

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio, invites an experienced physician to lead the ACHD program combining direct patient care with oversight and growth strategy. You’ll ensure high-quality, guideline-directed care for adults with congenital heart disease and coordinate transitions from pediatric to adult services.

The role emphasizes collaboration across cardiology, cardiac surgery, obstetrics, anesthesia and other specialties, with opportunities to shape program development and academic

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease required.
• ACHD board eligibility or certification preferred.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state required.
• Experience caring for adult congenital heart disease patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership
• Program Development & Strategy
• Partnership & Care Coordination
• Quality & Regulatory Oversight

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Strategy

Care coordination

Quality & regulatory oversight

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease

ACHD board eligibility or certification

Eligibility for medical licensure in the state

Experience caring for adult congenital heart disease patients

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio, invites an experienced physician to lead the ACHD program combining direct patient care with oversight and growth strategy. You’ll ensure high-quality, guideline-directed care for adults with congenital heart disease and coordinate transitions from pediatric to adult services.

The role emphasizes collaboration across cardiology, cardiac surgery, obstetrics, anesthesia and other specialties, with opportunities to shape program development and academic