Director of Mahoning Valley Surgery Center/Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Akron Children's Hospital; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outpatient-focused practice at Boardマン

Minimal call requirement

Collaborative team environment

Teaching and committee opportunities

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Anesthesiologist to serve as Director of the Mahoning Valley Surgery Center. The role focuses on overseeing anesthesia care, operational effectiveness, and collaboration with surgeons to advance patient safety and outcomes.

The position emphasizes leadership, teaching, and participation in committees, with opportunities to influence perioperative care across the hospital.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
• Eligibility for an active Ohio medical license.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, safety, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient and effective operations of the Mahoning Valley Surgery Center.
• Provide operational and anesthesia support and coordination.
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Promote sustainability and respond to safety events.
• Collaborate with surgeons and perioperative teams to streamline anesthesia care across the institution.

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Ohio medical license eligibility

Job description

Pediatric Anesthesiologist - Director of Mahoning Valley Surgery Center

More Than a Job, It's a Calling

At Akron Children's, helping patients and families is at the heart of all we do. We are the only freestanding, independent pediatric hospital in the region, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering a lasting and meaningful impact.

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned specialist, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research and help shape the future of pediatric health care.

If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child-centered environment, we can't wait to meet you!

Position Highlights

The Director of Mahoning Valley Surgery Center is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operations of the surgery center, ensuring high-quality anesthesia care, and supporting a range of initiatives to improve patient care and safety. This role involves providing operational and anesthesia support, assisting with quality improvement projects, promoting sustainability, responding to safety events, and collaborating with surgeons and perioperative surgical home providers. The Director will work closely with the Chair of Anesthesia to streamline anesthesia care across all areas of the institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management
• Anesthesia Support and Coordination
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Sustainability Efforts
• Collaboration and Communication
• Support for Perioperative Surgical Home
• Expansion and Development of Service
• Resource Management

This position offers

• Outpatient-focused practice at our Boardman facility, with a wide variety of pediatric surgical procedures.
• Minimal call requirement - approximately one call per quarter at Akron Children's main campus in Akron, Ohio.
• Supportive, collegial team with strong collaboration across surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Opportunities for teaching and involvement in hospital committees if desired.

Requirements

• MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Eligibility for an active Ohio medical license.
• A commitment to excellence in patient care, safety, and collaboration

Requirements: The incumbent will be board eligible, or board certified in Pediatric Anesthesia, and will have the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive, guaranteed base salary
• Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Generous vacation and CME time
• Impressive recruitment incentives
• A well-balanced work / life culture

Akron Children's is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.

Inspire and make a difference

Named as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Employers in 2025, Akron Children's is Northeast Ohio's largest and only independent pediatric health care provider with two hospital campuses, six regional health centers and 50+ care locations. Our providers work across state‑of‑the‑art facilities built to support exceptional care for patients and their families.

About Akron, Ohio

Located near Cleveland, Akron blends the best of city living with easy access to the outdoors. From charming suburbs to lively neighborhoods, the area boasts nationally recognized parks, a dynamic arts and culture scene, and year‑round recreation. Northeast Ohio truly offers a welcoming, affordable and enriching place to call home.

Whether you're actively searching or simply curious, we'd love to share what makes Akron Children's special. #ACPL