Pediatrician Healthy Weight - 28175

Pediatrician Healthy Weight - 28175

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.

Our multidisciplinary Healthy Active Living team includes physicians, psychologists, certified nurse practitioners, dietitians, and exercise physiologistswho work together to provide comprehensive evaluations and personalized treatment plans tailored to children and adolescents' unique needs.

The team uses evidence-based treatments to address obesity and related conditions through a balanced approach that may include:

• Nutritional guidance
• Physical activity planning
• Behavioral therapy
• Safe, effective medication options
• Bariatric surgery

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and be BE/BC by the American Board of Pediatrics, in general pediatrics or pediatric subspecialties. Board certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine is preferred but not required. Applicants must also be eligible for and able to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

This opportunity offers:

• An attractive guaranteed base salary
• A starting bonus
• Productivity bonuses
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence based malpractice insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies

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