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Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist - Bone Marrow Transplant

American Society of Hematology, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329


Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist - Bone Marrow Transplant

Company/Institution:

Akron Children's HospitalLocation:

Akron, OH, USAJob Type:

FacultyPosted:

August 7, 2024Job Setting:

Hospital/Clinical FacilityApplication Period:

September 12-October 12, 2024Akron Children’s Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce – one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. We are seeking a BC/BE pediatric hematologist/oncologist who will also serve as a clinical faculty member at the assistant/associate professor level. The ideal candidate for this position has a clinical focus and experience in caring for children and adolescents undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This physician will have a minimum 50% of his/her clinical time dedicated to bone marrow transplant. The allocation of this person’s professional time will be 50% clinical transplant, 30% clinical hematology and/or oncology depending on candidate’s interest, and 20% for non-clinical responsibilities.Akron Children’s Hospital is a teaching hospital with an AGMCE accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship training program and a medical school affiliation with Northeast Ohio Medical University. Programs at the Akron Children’s Hospital Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders include hematology, oncology, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, a state-funded sickle cell program and regional hemostasis and thrombosis center.The Hematology/Oncology team is currently comprised of eleven faculty members, seventeen advanced practice providers and fellows. Each year the center cares for approximately 90 new oncology patients, 15 stem cell/marrow transplant patients, 160 sickle cell patients and 540 bleeding disorder patients. The staff also provides care during 12,000 patient encounters annually. Akron Children’s Hospital is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group, houses a pediatric transplant center approved by the National Marrow Donor Program, and is one of only 9 pediatric cancer centers in the country verified by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Pediatric Cancer Hospital.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 salaryQuality and Productivity BonusesComprehensive benefits packageOccurrence based malpracticeGenerous vacation and CME time/moneyStudent loan repayment strategiesHospital OverviewAkron 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.Akron Children’s Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8th 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.Community Overview:Our communities — the Northeast Ohio community — are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism, and our daily lives. 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 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 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.How to Apply

Visit the Akron Children's website or email Lori Schapel at Lschapel@akronchildrens.org

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