Pediatric Obesity Medicine Director and HAL Program Lead

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

Vacation and CME time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a board-certified physician with Obesity Medicine certification to serve as Director of Healthy Active Living (HAL). This role provides clinical and administrative leadership for a growing pediatric obesity medicine program and fosters collaboration across a multidisciplinary team including physicians, dietitians, psychologists and nurses.

The ideal candidate will lead program development, promote innovative care delivery models, contribute to research, and engage in

Qualifications

• Board-certified experienced physician with Obesity Medicine certification
• Experience managing patients with obesity, including those who have undergone bariatric surgery

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership for Akron Children's growing pediatric obesity medicine program.
• Lead the Healthy Active Living (HAL) program as a multidisciplinary obesity management initiative involving physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, psychologists, and other team members.
• Collaborate across specialties, especially with General Pediatrics, to improve patient scheduling, care delivery models, and operational improvements.
• Grow clinical research and scholarly activity in obesity medicine; engage in community outreach and obesity prevention initiatives.

Job description

Akron Children's is seeking a board-certified physician with Obesity Medicine certification to serve as Director of Healthy Active Living (HAL). This role provides clinical and administrative leadership for a growing pediatric obesity medicine program and fosters collaboration across a multidisciplinary team including physicians, dietitians, psychologists and nurses.

The ideal candidate will lead program development, promote innovative care delivery models, contribute to research, and engage in