Pediatric Anesthesiologist - Director of Mahoning Valley Surgery Center

More Than a Job, It's a Calling

 At Akron Children's, helping patients and families is at the heart of all we do. We are the only freestanding, independent pediatric hospital in the region, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering a lasting and meaningful impact.

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned specialist, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research and help shape the future of pediatric health care 

If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child-centered environment, we can't wait to meet you!

Position Highlights:
The Director of Mahoning Valley Surgery Center is responsible for overseeing 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. This 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 will work closely with the Chair of Anesthesia to streamline anesthesia care across all areas of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

This position offers:

• 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.

• Requirements:

  • 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

  Requirements: The incumbent will be board eligible, or board certified in Pediatric Anesthesia, and will have the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

· Competitive, guaranteed base salary

· Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team

· Comprehensive benefits package

· Opportunities for personal and professional growth

· Generous vacation and CME time

· Impressive recruitment incentives

· A well-balanced work / life culture

Akron Children's is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.

Inspire and make a difference:

Named as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Employers in 2025, Akron Children's is Northeast Ohio's largest and only independent pediatric health care provider with two hospital campuses, six regional health centers and 50+ care locations. Our providers work across state-of-the-art facilities built to support exceptional care for patients and their families.

About Akron, Ohio:

Located near Cleveland, Akron blends the best of city living with easy access to the outdoors. From charming suburbs to lively neighborhoods, the area boasts nationally recognized parks, a dynamic arts and culture scene, and year-round recreation. Northeast Ohio truly offers a welcoming, affordable and enriching place to call home.

Whether you're actively searching or simply curious, we'd love to share what makes Akron Children's special.

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