Ped Hematologist Oncologist

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a BC/BE Hematologist/Oncologist to join its clinical faculty. The role involves a focus on benign hematology and participation in a teaching environment, with a commitment to quality improvement and education. The hospital offers a supportive atmosphere and a comprehensive benefits package, including loan repayment strategies.

Benefits

Attractive guaranteed base salary

Starting bonus

Quality and productivity bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and CME allowances

Student loan repayment strategies

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical faculty member at the assistant/associate professor level.
• Provide care at the main hospital and outreach clinics.
• Participate in the teaching of medical students and residents.

Skills

Quality improvement

Clinical research

Medical education

Benign hematology

Education

BC/BE in Hematology/Oncology

Job description

Job Opportunity: Hematologist/Oncologist at Akron Children's Hospital

Whether you're a resident, an early-career physician, or a seasoned specialist, Akron Children's Hospital offers a unique and welcoming environment. The atmosphere is palpable from the moment you arrive, fostered by colleagues, staff, patients, and families. Once you're here, you'll feel at home.

We are seeking a BC/BE hematologist/oncologist to serve as a clinical faculty member at the assistant/associate professor level. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality improvement/clinical research, an interest in medical education, and a clinical focus on benign hematology, particularly coagulation and hemoglobinopathies. Our hospital is a teaching institution with an AGMCE-accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship program and a medical school partnership with Northeast Ohio Medical University.

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 main hospital in Akron, the Beeghly campus in Boardman, Ohio, and through a monthly outreach clinic in the Amish Community. The team comprises 10 faculty members, 17 advanced practice providers, and a dedicated team of nurses and support staff.

Annually, we care for approximately 95 new oncology patients, 15 stem cell/marrow transplant patients, 160 sickle cell patients, and 540 patients with bleeding disorders, totaling around 12,000 patient encounters. 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.

This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as it is a 501(c)(3) site.

Benefits include:

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting bonus
• Quality and productivity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME allowances
• Student loan repayment strategies

Hospital Overview

Founded in 1890, Akron Children's Hospital has two campuses, six regional health centers, and over 50 care locations across Ohio, making healthcare accessible for families. We partner with other health systems to extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise into community hospitals.

Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children's is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, with over a million patient visits annually. We are committed to quality care, education, advocacy, community service, and medical research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute. As the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8th largest in the country, we are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, with active involvement in medical student and resident education.

Our resources, cutting-edge technology, collaborative environment, and dedicated staff enable us to fulfill our mission: treating every child as our own.

Community Overview:

The Northeast Ohio community is integral to our work and identity. From the Towpath Trail to sports, lakes, parks, and cultural attractions, the region offers a rich quality of life. It’s a vibrant area with a blend of history, diversity, and recreational opportunities, making it an excellent place to live, work, and raise a family.