Pediatric Emergency Medicine - Marietta

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.

The selected candidate will provide specialized family centered care for acutely ill/injured infants, children and teens in the Belpre Emergency Department. The Emergency Department sees approximately 4500 pediatric visits annually and operate 24/7. The Belpre campus ED collaborates with the Akron campus, which is a designated trauma center. Akron Children’s Hospital 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

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

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!

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:

Marietta is a charming riverboat town that borders West Virginia and is nestled along the banks of both the Muskingum and Ohio River. The area is rich in history, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources. Marietta is a short drive from larger cities surrounding the area including Columbus, Cleveland and Pittsburgh (OH & PA) and Parkersburg, Charleston and Huntington (WV). The quality of life here is nothing short of superb. For more information on Marietta, please visithttps://mariettaohio.org/

Marietta offers:

·Excellent public and private schools

·Endless outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, boating/kayaking, hunting, fishing, skiing/snowboarding, crafting, antiques, fitness, camping, ATV trails.

·Excellent dining venues

·Local regional airport for quick, convenient travel plus three international airports within 2 hours: Columbus (CMH), Pittsburgh (PITT), Cleveland (CLE)

·Low cost of living

·Business and manufacturing include Dupont, SABIC Innovative Plastics, Kraton, Hino Motors, Thermo Scientific and Americas Styrenics within the service area.

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