PEDIATRIC HOSPITALIST, AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – AKRON, OHIO

Akron Children’s; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Ohio is expanding its Pediatric Hospitalist program, seeking full-time Pediatric Hospitalists to deliver exceptional care to hospitalized patients. Join a cohesive team renowned for its dedication to improving childhood health through comprehensive services and collaborative care. Enjoy attractive salaries, bonuses, and a supportive work environment while making a significant impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Attractive guaranteed base salary

Starting Bonus

Quality Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Occurrence-based malpractice

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment strategies

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric care and hospitalized patient management.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to cover various services including nocturnist duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical management for hospitalized infants, children, and teens.
• Respond quickly to patient needs and adapt treatment plans.
• Involvement in medical education and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Medical management

Clinical care

Team collaboration

Education

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Pediatrics

Job description

Whether you’re a fellow, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children’s Hospital offers a unique environment that is hard to describe. You can feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter, and experience it daily with colleagues, staff, patients, and families. Once you’re here, you know you’re home. The position offers opportunities for involvement in medical education, quality improvement, and scholarly activities.

Akron Children’s Hospital is expanding our Pediatric Hospitalist program at the Akron campus. We are seeking full-time, BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalists to provide high-quality medical management of infants, children, and teens who are hospitalized. Our team provides 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist coverage to respond quickly to patient needs, modify treatment plans to prevent complications, and reduce healthcare costs. Clinical activities include floor service with resident and fellow coverage, APN coverage, Consult Service, Sedation Service, and nocturnist coverage. Akron Children’s has the largest pediatric hospitalist-led sedation service in the U.S.

This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.

This opportunity offers:

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting Bonus
• Quality Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence-based malpractice
• Relocation assistance
• 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 partner with other health systems to bring neonatal and pediatric expertise to community hospitals. Recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals in 2022 and 2023 by Newsweek, Akron Children’s is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, with over a million patient visits annually. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive care from routine to advanced technologies in surgery and patient care.

Akron Children’s Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and ranks as the 8th largest children’s hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, offering involvement in medical student and resident education, with academic appointments available based on experience. Our mission emphasizes family-centered care, research, and improving childhood health through the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute.

Our physicians benefit from advanced resources, cutting-edge technology, collaborative departments, and a cohesive work environment that allows us to treat every child as if they were our own.

Community Overview

Northeast Ohio communities are deeply integrated into our work and lives. Working at Akron Children’s means being part of a community that values family, outdoor activities, sports, cultural diversity, and educational opportunities. The region offers a vibrant lifestyle with parks, trails, sports, and cultural attractions, making it a great place to live, work, and play.

Visit www.akronchildrens.org to learn more or apply online. For additional information, contact Shawna Roach at [e-mail].