Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Society for Pediatric Anesthesia; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for Pediatric Anesthesia is partnering with Akron Children's Hospital to recruit a full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologist. The role offers diverse clinical cases across pediatrics and strong collaboration within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates are board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Anesthesia, able to obtain an Ohio medical license, and committed to quality improvement, education, and research opportunities within a thriving children's hospital community.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Anesthesia.
• Ability to obtain an active Ohio medical license.
• Meet hospital credentialing requirements.
• Expertise in pediatric anesthesia across all ages, including regional anesthesia, acute pain management and complex airway management.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric anesthesia across a broad range of cases at Akron Children's Hospital.
• Collaborate with 20 pediatric anesthesiologists, 40 CRNAs and a team of trainees and staff.
• Engage in leadership, education, quality improvement and research opportunities.

Skills

Pediatric anesthesia expertise

Regional anesthesia

Acute pain management

Complex airway management

Education

Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Anesthesia

Job description

Job postings run for a period of 45 or 90 days and are free for SPA members. The posting includes 100 words or less for the job's requirement and 200 words or less for the job description.

Job Requirements: The ideal candidate 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. Must meet hospital credentialing requirements. Requires strong expertise in pediatric anesthesia across all ages, including proficiency in regional anesthesia, acute pain management, and complex airway management.

Job Description: If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive, collaborative culture, we'd love to meet you. Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. You'll work alongside 20 pediatric anesthesiologists, 40 CRNAs, and a dedicated team of trainees and support staff committed to providing exceptional care to children and families across Northeast Ohio and beyond. Our practice offers remarkable clinical variety, with more than 23,000 surgical cases performed in 2025 across virtually every pediatric specialty, including Level I Trauma and Burn Centers, neonatal and pediatric critical care, cardiac anesthesia, acute pain management, and non-OR anesthesia services. We are equally committed to supporting our physicians. In addition to a highly competitive base salary, we offer a negotiable starting bonus, annual market adjustments, value-based incentive bonuses, specialty team stipends, guaranteed post-call days, and dedicated administrative time. Opportunities for professional growth include leadership, education, quality improvement, and research, including positions such as Vice Chair of Research. Come join a team that values excellence, innovation, balance, and making a difference in the lives of children every day.

Rick Mahon, DO Chair of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine [e-mail]