Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist with a Focus in Neuro-Oncology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Collaboration with team

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Generous vacation and CME time

Recruitment incentives

Work-life balance

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH seeks a full-time BC/BE pediatric hematologist/oncologist with a clinical focus in neuro-oncology and academic appointment. The role supports quality improvement, clinical research and medical education within our AGMCE-accredited fellowship program.

You will join a collaborative pediatric oncology and neurology team, expand neuro-oncology services, participate in trials, and contribute to education across the medical school affiliation with Northeast Ohio

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Clinical focus in neuro-oncology.
• Interest in quality improvement, clinical research, and medical education.
• Teaching appointment at assistant/associate professor level.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical coverage for pediatric neuro-oncology patients.
• Expand physician resources and support the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote long-term provider engagement and program stability.
• Advance neuro-oncology research and clinical trial enrollment.
• Expand general pediatric oncology capacity to meet demand.

Job description

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist with a Focus in Neuro-Oncology

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!

Department-Specific Summary:

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time BC/BE pediatric hematologist/oncologist who will also serve as a clinical faculty member at the assistant/associate professor level. The ideal candidate for this position has a clinical focus within neuro-oncology and is interested in quality improvement/clinical research/medical education. Akron Children's Hospital is a teaching hospital with an AGMCE-accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship training program and a medical school affiliation with Northeast Ohio Medical University.

The ideal candidate will:

• Strengthen the pediatric neuro-oncology program by providing consistent, high-quality clinical coverage that enhances patient care, continuity, and outcomes for children with complex neurologic cancers.
• Foster a collaborative and sustainable care model by expanding physician resources, supporting the well-being of the multidisciplinary team, and promoting long-term provider engagement.
• Enhance program stability and resilience through expanded specialty expertise, ensuring reliable access to pediatric neuro-oncology services for patients and families.
• Accelerate growth in neuro-oncology research by increasing opportunities for clinical trial enrollment, strengthening academic collaborations, and advancing the organization's research and innovation mission.
• Expand clinical capacity to meet the increasing demand for general pediatric oncology services, improving access to care while supporting continued program growth and excellence.

Each year the center cares for approximately 100 new oncology patients (30 of which are brain and spinal tumor patients), 15 stem cell/marrow transplant patients, 170 sickle cell patients and 540 bleeding disorder patients. The staff also provides care through nearly 13,000 patient encounters annually. Akron Children's Hospital is a member of the Children's Oncology Group, is a member of the Children's Brain Tumor Network, houses a FACT-accredited pediatric stem cell transplantation center and is approved by the National Marrow Donor Program, and is one of only 9 pediatric cancer centers in the country to be verified by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Pediatric Cancer Hospital.

Programs at the Akron Children's Hospital Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders include hematology, oncology, stem cell and marrow transplantation, neuro-oncology, neurofibromatosis, cancer survivorship, fertility preservation, a state-funded sickle cell program and regional hemostasis and thrombosis center. Hematology/oncology care is provided at our Golisano campus in Akron, our Beeghly campus in Boardman, Ohio, and a monthly outreach clinic in the Amish Community. The Hematology/Oncology team is currently comprised of 10 faculty members and is growing along with seventeen advanced practice providers and an extensive team of nursing professionals and support staff.

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

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.