Pediatric Nephrologist

Davita Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a skilled Pediatric Nephrologist to join a dedicated team in a leading pediatric care setting. This role involves diagnosing and treating a variety of kidney-related diseases in children, offering attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Attractive guaranteed base salary

Starting bonus

Quality and productivity bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and CME time/money

Student loan repayment strategies

Qualifications

• Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Nephrology required.
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in Ohio.
• Experience in diagnosing and treating kidney-related diseases in children.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating children with kidney-related diseases.
• Overseeing the kidney dialysis and renal care center for children.
• Providing pre/post-transplant care and pheresis services.

Skills

Pediatric Nephrology

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Nephrology

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and communities we serve. Whether you're a resident, an early-career physician, or an experienced specialist, Akron Children's Hospital offers a unique environment where you can feel at home from the moment you enter.

We are seeking a Pediatric Nephrologist to join our expanding care team. Akron Children's Hospital, the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, was recently named by Modern Healthcare as the fastest-growing children's hospital in the nation.

The successful candidate will join a team of three pediatric nephrologists diagnosing and treating children and teens with kidney-related diseases, including high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, pheresis services, kidney failure, and pre/post-transplant care. We also operate a kidney dialysis and renal care center for children with kidney failure.

Requirements include board eligibility or certification in Pediatric Nephrology and the ability to obtain an active medical license in Ohio. This position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.

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 time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies

Hospital Overview:

Founded in 1890, Akron Children's Hospital has two campuses, six regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations across Ohio. We partner with other health systems to extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise into community hospitals. Recognized among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, we serve over a million patient visits annually and are dedicated to improving children's health through quality care, education, advocacy, community service, and research.

As the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the eighth largest in the country, we are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, actively involved in medical education and research through the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute.

Our resources, advanced technology, collaborative environment, and cohesive team approach enable us to fulfill our mission of treating every child as our own.

Community Overview:

Our communities are integral to our work and daily lives. Northeast Ohio offers abundant recreational opportunities, cultural diversity, and a rich history. From the Towpath Trail to major league sports, the region provides a vibrant environment for outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and family-friendly attractions. It is a four-season community with over 40,000 acres of parks, making it an ideal place to live, work, and play.