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 Pediatrician Opportunity, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) Green - Akron, 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.

Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) brings pediatric primary care for babies, children and teens to many northeast Ohio communities through our 35+ pediatric offices. Join our established Green practice of 5 experienced pediatricians and 3 experienced nurse practitioners as the practice continues to grow. This is an outpatient opportunity that partners with Summa Barberton Hospital to provide newborn call coverage in the community. Call will be approximately 1:9 shared between physicians with call being one week at a time. Physicians may occasionally be called to attend deliveries to evaluate and mange newborns who present with problems after birth. No known high-risk deliveries are performed at this hospital. Those that present in preterm labor or with high risk complications are quickly transferred to Summa's main hospital in Akron. After-hours call and Saturday office hours are shared between providers. 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.

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. 

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

* Comprehensive benefits package

* Occurrence based malpractice

* Relocation assistance 

* Generous vacation and CME time/money

* Student loan repayment strategies with The Fiducius Team

Hospital Overview

Ranked a Best Children's Hospital by US News & World Report, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, providing more than 1 million patient encounters each year. We were named as one of Forbes Magazine's list of Best Employers for Diversity in 2020 and designated by Parent's Magazine as one of the 20 most innovative children's hospitals in the U.S.

It is centered around two free-standing pediatric hospitals, regional health centers, and 50+ primary care and subspecialty locations. 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. We've been leading the way to healthier futures for children since 1890.

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:

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.

The City of Green, Ohio is a beautiful suburban setting located in southern Summit County. The city has a history rich in agriculture with more than 25,000 residents. Some small farms dot the landscape amid 530 acres of city-owned parks. The city boasts many new homes and subdivisions, along with recreation facilities. Green has been ranked as one of the best places to raise a family by businessweek.com. Its top-rated school system, ample park land and green space, as well as the proximity to higher education and quality healthcare. There are many great communities within an easy commute and is centrally located between Akron and Cleveland with easy access to the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The location is in close proximity to great public and private schools.

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. Akron's 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 learn more or apply online or contact Shawna Roach at sroach@akronchildrens.org for further information. 

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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