Pediatrician Healthy Weight

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a dedicated pediatrician to join their multidisciplinary Healthy Active Living Team. This role involves providing comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans for children and adolescents facing obesity and related conditions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatrics and be committed to family-centered care. The hospital offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Attractive guaranteed base salary

Starting bonus

Productivity bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and CME time/money

Student loan repayment strategies

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or DO degree and be board eligible/certified.
• Preferred board certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans.
• Employ evidence-based treatments for obesity and related conditions.

Skills

Pediatrics

Behavioral therapy

Nutritional guidance

Physical activity planning

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and communities. Whether you're a resident, an early-career physician, or an experienced specialist, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere here, evident from the moment you arrive and through daily interactions with colleagues, staff, patients, and families. Once you're here, you know you're home.

Our Multidisciplinary Healthy Active Living Team

Includes physicians, psychologists, certified nurse practitioners, dietitians, and exercise physiologists working together to provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans tailored to children and adolescents' needs.

Approach and Treatments

The team employs evidence-based treatments to address obesity and related conditions through a balanced approach that may include:

1. Nutritional guidance
2. Physical activity planning
3. Behavioral therapy
4. Safe, effective medication options
5. Bariatric surgery

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MD or DO degree and be board eligible/certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, in general pediatrics or pediatric subspecialties. Board certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine is preferred but not required. Applicants must also be eligible for and able to obtain an active medical license in Ohio.

What We Offer

This opportunity includes:

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting bonus
• Productivity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies

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

Hospital Overview

Since 1890, Akron Children's has cared for children across Ohio, with two hospital campuses, six regional health centers, and over 50 care locations. We partner with other health systems to extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise into community hospitals. Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals, we are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, serving over a million patient visits annually. We are committed to family-centered care, research, education, and advocacy, with a full spectrum of services from routine care to advanced technologies.

Academic and Community Engagement

As a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, we actively involve medical students and residents. Academic appointments are available based on experience. Our resources, technology, and collaborative environment enable us to fulfill our mission and treat every child as our own.

Community Overview

Our communities are integral to our work and volunteer efforts. Northeast Ohio offers abundant recreational activities, cultural diversity, and a rich history. The region features parks, trails, sports, and cultural attractions, making it a vibrant place to live, work, and play.

Contact and Application

Visit www.akronchildrens.org to learn more or apply online. For more details, contact Jane Hensley at [e-mail].