Physician Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)Program

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio, invites an experienced physician to lead the ACHD program combining direct patient care with oversight and growth strategy. You’ll ensure high-quality, guideline-directed care for adults with congenital heart disease and coordinate transitions from pediatric to adult services.

The role emphasizes collaboration across cardiology, cardiac surgery, obstetrics, anesthesia and other specialties, with opportunities to shape program development and academic

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease required.
• ACHD board eligibility or certification preferred.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state required.
• Experience caring for adult congenital heart disease patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership
• Program Development & Strategy
• Partnership & Care Coordination
• Quality & Regulatory Oversight

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Strategy

Care coordination

Quality & regulatory oversight

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease

ACHD board eligibility or certification

Eligibility for medical licensure in the state

Experience caring for adult congenital heart disease patients

Job description

More Than a Job, It's a Calling

At Akron Children’s, helping patients and families is at the heart of all we do. We are the only freestanding, independent pediatric hospital in the region, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering a lasting and meaningful impact.

Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned specialist, you’ll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research and help shape the future of pediatric health care.

If you’re ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child‑centered environment, we can’t wait to meet you!

The ACHD Program Physician Director will provide clinical, administrative and strategic leadership for Akron Children’s ACHD program by ensuring high‑quality, guideline‑directed care for adults with congenital heart disease, facilitating seamless transition from pediatric to adult services, and strengthening collaborative care pathways with adult cardiology, cardiac surgery, obstetrics, anesthesia and other specialties.

The role combines direct patient care (inpatient and outpatient), program oversight, quality improvement, regulatory compliance and growth strategy aligned with institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership
• Program Development & Strategy
• Partnership & Care Coordination
• Quality & Regulatory Oversight

Our team includes 16 pediatric cardiologists, 7 advanced practice providers and 2 cardiothoracic surgeons who provide a complete spectrum of coordinated, compassionate cardiac care to over 10,000 patients annually.

Services include advanced diagnostics, complex surgical procedures, an adult congenital heart disease program, a fetal imaging program and a cardiac MRI program.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• ACHD board eligibility or certification
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state
• Demonstrated experience caring for adult congenital heart disease patients

Preferred Qualifications

• ACHD board certification
• Experience in program building or leadership
• Experience working across pediatric and adult healthcare systems
• Academic interest in education, quality improvement or clinical research

What you can expect

• Competitive, guaranteed base salary
• Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Generous vacation and CME time
• Impressive recruitment incentives
• A well‑balanced work / life culture

Akron Children’s is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.

About Akron, Ohio

Located near Cleveland, Akron blends the best of city living with easy access to the outdoors. From charming suburbs to lively neighborhoods, the area boasts nationally recognized parks, a dynamic arts and culture scene and year‑round recreation. Northeast Ohio truly offers a welcoming, affordable and enriching place to call home.

Whether you’re actively searching or simply curious, we’d love to share what makes Akron Children’s special.

Visit careers.akronchildrens.org or reach out to Julie Salman at [e-mail] today.