Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce – one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. Whether you're a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children's Hospital has something different that's 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 you're here, you know you're home.

We are seeking a a Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our established team of  6 Pediatric ENT Surgeons, Advance Practice Providers and Audiologists to provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. This role emphasizes compassionate, family-centered, evidence-based care across ambulatory, inpatient, and surgical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a full spectrum of pediatric ENT conditions, from routine disorders to complex congenital anomalies.
• Provide inpatient and emergency consult coverage, including surgical emergencies, as part of the on-call rotation.
• Perform surgeries and manage all postoperative care and outcomes monitoring in alignment with division quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with advanced practice providers and multidisciplinary teams (audiology, speech pathology, craniofacial, aerodigestive, vascular anomalies, cochlear implant, endocrine/thyroid, trach/vent, and other specialty programs).
• Participate in ambulatory clinics at the main campus and satellite locations.
• Engage in departmental and divisional activities, including peer review, quality and safety initiatives, and meetings.
• Contribute to medical education for medical students and ENT residents and participate in community and internal educational activities.
• Opportunities for involvement in research, program development, leadership, and multidisciplinary clinical programs based on individual interests.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residency.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology (ACGME-accredited, U.S. or Canada).
• Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.
• Eligibility for Ohio medical licensure and active DEA certification.
• Strong clinical expertise, teamwork skills, professionalism, and commitment to diversity, equity, and patient advocacy.

What We Offer

• Collaborative environment within a leading pediatric healthcare system.
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance.
• Dedicated time and institutional support for academic pursuits, research, education, and program development.
• Professional development opportunities, including national meetings and academic visibility through the ACH/CCHMC collaborative.
• Operative practice across main hospital and ambulatory surgery centers.

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
· Comprehensive benefits package
· Claims Made malpractice
· Relocation assistance 
· Generous vacation and CME time/money
· Student loan repayment strategies

Hospital Overview

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're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community hospitals.

Ranked among America's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million

patient visits a year, we've been leading the way to healthier futures for children through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community service and medical discover for more than 130 years! Children aren't just a segment of our focus; they are our focus. The services at Akron Children's Hospital span

the entire scope of medical services available today – from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care.

Akron Children's Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8^th largest children's hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and 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 resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.

Community Overview:

It's something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities — the Northeast Ohio community — are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism, and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You'll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children's as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children's gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

Runners, hikers, bikers, and families who like to explore have plenty of options including the recreation of the Towpath Trail. The 110-mile towpath trail from Cleveland to below Canton offers places of tranquility, and hidden views of wildlife. Sports are a way of life in our region with many private and public golf courses as well as numerous lakes for fishing, boating, and sailing. Not far from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we also offer many sports opportunities for youth as well as adults including basketball, baseball, soccer, football, swimming, tennis and more. 

From major league attractions to small-town appeal, Northeast Ohio area has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural, and recreational resources. This four-season community offers outdoor enthusiasts more than 40,000 acres of parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop and dine.