Perinatologist

Ohioacc; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist to join a dedicated team of professionals. This role offers a unique environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. The position emphasizes consultative care for high-risk patients and provides opportunities for academic involvement.

Benefits

Attractive guaranteed base salary

Starting Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Occurrence-based malpractice

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and CME time/money

Student loan repayment strategies

Qualifications

• Board eligibility/certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine is required.
• Must be able to obtain an active medical license in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and co-management care for high-risk patients.
• Involve in education and academic opportunities.

Skills

Board Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine

Ability to obtain an active medical license in Ohio

Job description

Whether you're a resident, 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 the moment you walk through the doors and experience it daily with colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once you're here, you know you're home.

Position Overview:

1. Role: Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
2. Team: 6 MFM specialists and 4 Women's Health Advanced Practice Providers
3. Care Model: Mainly consultative and co-management, with full care provided to select high-risk patients.

Program Highlights:

1. Neonatal ICU: 130 beds across the enterprise.
2. Pediatric Cardiology Surgery Program: Integrated within the care model.
3. Specialized Services: Includes Reproductive Genetics and a Fetal Treatment Center offering in utero procedures.
4. Affiliations: Affiliated with Ob-Gyn residencies at two delivery centers.
5. Education & Academic Involvement: Opportunities for involvement in medical, undergraduate, graduate, and resident education. Academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University available depending on experience.

Requirements:

1. Board Eligibility/Certification: Required in Maternal Fetal Medicine.
2. Licensure: Must be able to obtain an active medical license in Ohio.

Compensation:

1. Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.

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

Additional Benefits:

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

Hospital Overview:

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we make it easier for busy families to access high-quality care. We partner with other health systems to extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise to community hospitals.

Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. We see over a million patient visits annually and have been leading initiatives for healthier futures for children through quality care, education, advocacy, community service, and research for over 130 years. Our services range from routine and preventive care to advanced surgical and medical technologies.

As the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8th largest in the country, we are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. We actively involve medical students and residents in education, with academic appointments available based on experience. Our dedication to family-centered care and research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute helps us improve treatment for childhood illnesses and injuries.

Our resources, cutting-edge technology, collaborative environment, and cohesive team work enable us to fulfill our mission and treat every child as if they were our own.

Community Overview:

Our communities in Northeast Ohio are deeply connected to our work, volunteer efforts, and daily lives. Working here means being part of a vibrant community that values outdoor activities, sports, history, and cultural diversity. The region offers numerous parks, recreational trails like the Towpath Trail, sports facilities, and a rich array of educational and cultural resources. Northeast Ohio is a four-season community, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, and a premier place to live, work, and play.