Outpatient Pediatrician - Akron Children's Pediatrics (ACP) Fairlawn

  Pediatrician Opportunity, Akron Children's Pediatrics Fairlawn

Akron, Ohio

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

Akron Children's Pediatrics (ACP) brings pediatric primary care for babies, children, and teens to many northeast Ohio communities through our 40+ pediatric offices. Join our established practice in Akron as the practice continues to grow. The Akron Childrens Pediatrics (ACP) office in Fairlawn has 10 experienced pediatricians and 2 nurse practitioners. This is a busy existing practice, so we welcome new graduates or established providers to step into a practice that they can continue to develop and grow. 

This is an outpatient opportunity with after-hours call and Saturday office hours shared between providers from surrounding offices. Calls only reach the physician after being screened by our excellent after-hours nurse triage phone line which handles more than 90% of the calls. Physicians do cover the well newborn nursery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General and round a week at a time approximately once every 10-12 weeks. 

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

Our offices follow standard hospital-based policies, while retaining the local culture of each practice. Our physicians enjoy the use of EPIC as a system-wide integrated electronic health record. Our primary care offices are all PCMH certified. The Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between people and their clinical care teams. Research shows that they improve quality, the patient experience, and staff satisfaction, while reducing health care costs.

This opportunity offers: 

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting Bonus
• Quality and Productivity Bonuses
• Generous monthly residency stipend
• Attractive Retention Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence based 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, were 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 Americas Best Childrens Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children's is the?largest pediatric healthcare system?in?Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, weve 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 arent just a segment of our focus; they are our focus. The services at Akron Childrens Hospital span the entire scope of medical services available today - from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care.

Akron Childrens?is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8^th largest childrens 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 Childrens 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:

Its 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. Youll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Childrens as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Childrens gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

Akron is centrally located with easy access to the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park. You can enjoy a show at Blossom Music Center, the summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra, or explore the history and art of the city at Cuyahoga Falls Riverfront Center and Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. For outdoor enthusiasts, The Gorge Metro Park is a must-see, where you can hike, bike, or fish along the scenic Cuyahoga River and admire the rock formations and waterfalls. Akron is in Summit County and offers excellent schools in the area providing excellent educational and extracurricular activities.

From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the greater Akron 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.

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. Akrons proximity to interstate highways put us minutes from major airports and the rich cultural benefits of Cleveland, Columbus, and Pittsburgh. Northeast Ohio has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop, and dine. 

Visit www.akronchildrens.org to apply online or contact sroach@akronchildrens.org for additional details.