Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous vacation and CME time

Impressive recruitment incentives

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join a seasoned team in the PICU. The role offers a competitive base salary, collaborative care with 13 pediatric intensivists and 16 advanced practice providers, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for personal and professional growth, generous vacation, CME time, and strong recruitment incentives are included. Located in Northeast Ohio, Akron Children's emphasizes a well-balanced work culture and a

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Fellowship training in cardiac intensive care medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Active Ohio medical license required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Research participation

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Cardiac Intensive Care Medicine

Board certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Job description

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

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.

Join a well-established team of 13 pediatric intensivists and 16 advanced practice providers who provide services in the Hospital's newly expanded45 bed PICU that includes 13 high acuity beds, a secondary unit that can accommodate an additional 23 patients and a 9-bed cardiac critical care unit.

Akron Children's PICU has more than 1800 annual admissions, providing care for all medical, cardiothoracic surgery, and other surgical subspecialty and ECMO patients. The Hospital is a level 1 trauma center, and the intensivists serve as the medical control physician for a large regional transport service.

Requirements include MD or DO degree, board eligibility/board certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, additional fellowship training in cardiac intensive care medicine and 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 andonly independentpediatric health care provider withtwo 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.