Regional Newborn Hospitalist Opportunity – Northeast Ohio

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.

Join our growing team and make a difference in the lives of newborns and their families while enjoying a fulfilling career in a supportive atmosphere with excellent work-life balance!

Akron Children’s is expanding the Division of Newborn Medicine to provide regional coverage in Northeast Ohio. We are seeking dedicated, and compassionate Newborn Hospitalists to join our growing team. We welcome new graduates or established providers to provide care for well newborns, attend level 2 deliveries and support the Special Care Nursery patients. There is connectivity between the newborn hospitalists, neonatologists, and specialists from Akron Children’s Hospital offering a collaborative approach to patient care.

Physicians will have flexibility to work in a dedicated nursery setting full time (12 –12h shifts per month) or split time in a community Level 2 Special Care Nursery (SCN) within a community hospital (24h shifts), pediatric inpatient service at a community hospital (24h shifts) or pediatric inpatient service at the Akron campus (12h shifts).

This role offers a supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance and professional development!

Key Responsibilities include:

- Provide comprehensive care for well newborns

- Attend and manage level 2 deliveries, ensuring the health and safety of newborns

- Collaborate with a NICU team for backup and support

- Ensure high standards of clinical care and patient safety

- Communicate effectively with families, providing education and support

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care

- Maintain accurate and timely medical records

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities

Qualifications include:

- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics

- Valid medical license to practice in the state of Ohio

- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), PALS and BLS certification required (will be provided for those not currently certified)

- Strong clinical skills and experience in newborn resuscitation

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

- Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care

- Circumcision skills are a plus

This opportunity offers: 

· Competitive guaranteed base salary 

· Starting Bonus paid upon start of employment 

· Comprehensive benefits package 

· Occurrence based malpractice 

· Relocation assistance

· Student loan repayment strategies

· Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources

This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.

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 discovery 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 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.

Interested candidates are invited to apply online at www.akronchildrens.org or contact Shawna Roach at sroach@akronchildrens.org for additional details.