Pediatric Palliative Care Division Chief - MD

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department: Dr. Cox

Schedule: Full time

Hours: 40

Dayton Children’s Hospital, a freestanding, independent, Level I trauma center children’s hospital in Dayton, Ohio, is recruiting for a full-time Pediatric Palliative Care Physician Leader to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Palliative Care. This is an employed position and includes a very competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. This is a unique opportunity to lead, grow, and transform a comprehensive palliative care program at a mission-driven children’s hospital known for excellence, collaboration, and heart.

Position details include:

• Dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in pediatric palliative care
• Consultative inpatient and ambulatory care
• Home Care based program for patients nearing end-of-life
• Dedicated social work support
• Multi-disciplinary support from chaplain services, child life, and psychology
• Supportive and nurturing environment with staff and other subspecialties

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Eligible for or able to obtain an unrestricted Ohio medical license
• MD or DO candidates will be considered
• Demonstrated leadership ability or strong interest in program development and mentorship
• Excellent communication skills and desire a long-term, stable leadership role

At Dayton Children’s, every team member is united by one mission: the relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach. We care for children across a 20-county region spanning southwest Ohio and eastern Indiana. Our families represent many cultures, communities and lived experiences, and our teams are committed to providing above and beyond care to all who walk through our doors.

Physicians choose Dayton Children’s because it is a place where their work is deeply valued, their voice matters and their impact on children’s lives is felt every day. We foster a warm, collaborative and mission-driven culture that feels personal, supportive and energizing. The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and its residency program are based at Dayton Children’s.

Our physicians hold faculty appointments at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Residents in adult neurology, pediatrics, medicine/pediatrics, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and surgery train at Dayton Children’s.