Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Childrens Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce - one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. Whether youre a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Childrens Hospital has something different thats hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors. You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once youre here, you know youre home.

Substantial capital investment and growth has created the need for additional Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians. The selected candidates will join our 25-plus member PEM physician team who manage over 67,000 annual visits. Enjoy practicing in a state-of-the-art 39 bed emergency department. The ED is supported by a dedicated suture team, an embedded behavioral health unit, child life specialists, pediatric hospitalists, neonatologists, critical care, and orthopedic and pediatric surgery services. Akron Childrens Hospital is the only pediatric hospital in northeast Ohio that has its own helicopter and pediatric transport team.

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

This opportunity offers: 

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting Bonus
• Quality and Productivity Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence based malpractice
• Relocation assistance 
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies
• Fellowship Stipend
• Active involvement in medical student, resident, and PEM fellowship education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience

Requirements include MD or DO degree, board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, ACLS, ATLS, PALS and the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

Visit www.akronchildrens.org to learn more or apply online or contact Jane Hensley at jhensley@akronchildrens.org for more details.