Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects our patient population and the communities we serve. Whether you are a resident, an early‑career physician, or a seasoned anesthesiologist, we offer unique opportunities that are hard to describe. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter, and with your colleagues, staff, patients and families, you know you are home.

The Director of Mahoning Valley Surgery Center oversees the efficient and effective operations of the surgery center, ensuring high‑quality anesthesia care and supporting a range of initiatives to improve patient care and safety. The role involves providing operational and anesthesia support, assisting with quality improvement projects, promoting sustainability, responding to safety events, and collaborating with surgeons and perioperative surgical home providers.

The Director works closely with the Chair of Anesthesia to streamline anesthesia care across the institution.

• Operational Management
• Anesthesia Support and Coordination
• Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Sustainability Efforts
• Collaboration and Communication
• Support for Perioperative Surgical Home
• Expansion and Development of Service
• Resource Management

• MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Eligibility for an active Ohio medical license
• A commitment to excellence in patient care, safety, and collaboration

The incumbent will be board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Anesthesia and will be able to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

• Outpatient‑focused practice at our Boardman facility, with a wide variety of pediatric surgical procedures
• Minimal call requirement – approximately one call per quarter at Akron Children's main campus in Akron, Ohio
• Supportive, collegial team with strong collaboration across surgical and anesthesia teams
• Opportunities for teaching and involvement in hospital committees if desired
• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence‑based malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government as this is a 501(c)(3) site