Ped Emergency Med Physician

Overview

Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and the communities we serve. The hospital offers a supportive environment with a focus on collaboration among physicians, staff, patients, and families.

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 Children's 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 Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies

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.

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we partner with other health systems to bring neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community hospitals.

Ranked among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, Akron Children’s Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. The services span the entire scope of medical services available today, from routine and preventive care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care. Akron Children’s Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and is a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Active involvement in medical student and resident education, with an academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University available commensurate with experience.

Akron Children’s is dedicated to family-centered care and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca

D. Considine Clinical Research Institute.

The Mahoning Valley sits midway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh in the Northeast Ohio-Western Pennsylvania Tech Belt. This area is transitioning to a technology and knowledge-based economy, with recent investments creating jobs. The region offers a range of recreational opportunities and amenities for residents.

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