Primary Care Pediatrician - Akron Children's Pediatrics (ACP) Wooster

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

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatrician for its Wooster office. This role involves providing primary care to children and teens, with a focus on patient-centered medical home practices. The position offers an attractive salary, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced physicians.

Benefits

Attractive guaranteed base salary

Starting Bonus

Quality and Productivity Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and CME time/money

Qualifications

• Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatrician.
• Experience in outpatient pediatric care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric primary care for babies, children, and teens.
• Manage after-hours calls and Saturday office hours.
• Collaborate with a team of physicians and nurse practitioners.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

BE/BC Pediatrician

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Pediatrician Opportunity - Akron Children's Pediatrics (ACP)

Wooster, Ohio

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 will feel it the moment you enter; it is reflected in the atmosphere, colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once you're here, you'll know you're home.

Akron Children's Pediatrics (ACP) provides pediatric primary care for babies, children, and teens across many northeast Ohio communities through our 40+ pediatric offices. We are seeking a full-time BE/BC pediatrician to join our newly acquired Ontario practice as it continues to grow. The Wooster office has 4 experienced physicians and 2 nurse practitioners. This outpatient role includes after-hours call and Saturday office hours, shared among providers. Calls are screened by our excellent after-hours nurse triage line, handling over 90% of calls.

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

Our offices follow standard hospital policies while maintaining the local culture of each practice. We utilize EPIC, a system-wide integrated electronic health record. Our primary care offices are all PCMH certified, emphasizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home model, which enhances patient relationships, improves quality, patient experience, staff satisfaction, and reduces healthcare costs.

This opportunity offers:

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting Bonus
• Quality and Productivity Bonuses
• Monthly stipend available to residents
• Retention Bonus
• 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 has two hospital campuses, six regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio. We partner with other health systems to extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise into community hospitals. Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals since 2022 by Newsweek, Akron Children's is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, with over a million patient visits annually. We are dedicated to family-centered care, research, and advancing pediatric medicine.

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. Our resources, cutting-edge technology, collaborative environment, and cohesive team culture embody our mission to treat every child as our own.

Community Overview:

Our communities are deeply rooted in our work and lives. Working at Akron Children's allows you to live, work, and love Northeast Ohio. Wooster, named Ohio Magazine's 12th Best Hometown, is a mid-sized community of about 26,000 residents, located centrally between Cleveland and Columbus. It boasts a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and cultural experiences like the Ohio Light Opera and Wooster Symphony Orchestra. The presence of Ohio State University, OARDC, and the College of Wooster offers unique opportunities and a rich cultural environment.

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