Ped Hematologist Oncologist

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a BC/BE hematologist/oncologist to join their esteemed team. This role involves providing specialized patient care, engaging in medical education, and contributing to clinical research within a supportive environment. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and CME time/money

Student loan repayment strategies

Qualifications

• Experience in quality improvement and clinical research.
• Interest in medical education.
• Clinical focus within benign hematology, especially coagulation and hemoglobinopathies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in hematology and oncology.
• Serve as a clinical faculty member.
• Participate in fellowship training program.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Clinical Research

Medical Education

Education

BC/BE in Hematology/Oncology

Job description

Whether you're a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children's Hospital offers a unique environment that fosters a sense of belonging and community. You can feel it from the moment you walk through our doors, and it is reflected in our interactions with colleagues, staff, patients, and families. Once you're here, you'll know you're home.

Position Overview

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a BC/BE hematologist/oncologist who will also serve as a clinical faculty member at the assistant/associate professor level. The ideal candidate has experience in quality improvement/clinical research, is interested in medical education, and has a clinical focus within benign hematology, especially coagulation and hemoglobinopathies. Our hospital is a teaching institution with an AGMCE-accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship training program and a medical school affiliation with Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Programs and Services

Our programs at the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders include hematology, oncology, stem cell and marrow transplantation, a state-funded sickle cell program, and a regional hemostasis and thrombosis center. Care is provided at our hospital in Akron, the Beeghly campus in Boardman, Ohio, and through a monthly outreach clinic in the Amish Community. The Hematology/Oncology team comprises 10 faculty members, seventeen advanced practice providers, and an extensive team of nursing professionals and support staff.

Patient Care and Achievements

Annually, the center cares for approximately 95 new oncology patients, 15 stem cell/marrow transplant patients, 160 sickle cell patients, and 540 bleeding disorder patients, with about 12,000 patient encounters each year. Akron Children's Hospital is a member of the Children's Oncology Group, houses a pediatric stem cell transplantation center approved by the National Marrow Donor Program, and is one of only 9 pediatric cancer centers in the country verified by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Benefits and Compensation

This position is a 501(c)(3) site eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government. We offer an attractive guaranteed base salary, starting bonus, quality and productivity bonuses, comprehensive benefits, occurrence-based malpractice insurance, relocation assistance, generous vacation and CME time/money, and student loan repayment strategies.

Hospital Overview

Founded in 1890, Akron Children's Hospital has two hospital campuses, six regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations across Ohio. We are committed to making healthcare accessible and partner with other health systems to extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise. Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, we serve over a million patients annually and are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. As a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, we are dedicated to family-centered care, research, and medical education at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute.

Community and Lifestyle

Our communities are deeply connected to our work and daily lives. Northeast Ohio offers a rich blend of history, culture, and recreation, including the Towpath Trail, numerous lakes, golf courses, and sports facilities. The region provides a vibrant environment for outdoor activities, cultural exploration, and family life, making it an ideal place to work, live, and raise a family.