Primary Care Pediatrician - Akron Children's Pediatrics - Ontario, Ohio

Pediatrician Opportunity - Akron Children's Pediatrics (ACP) Ontario practices

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 Pediatrics (ACP) brings pediatric primary care for babies, children, and teens to many northeast Ohio communities through our 40+ pediatric offices. We are seeking a full-time BE/BC pediatrician to join our newly acquired Ontario practice as they continue to grow. They are looking to add a pediatrician to the office of three experienced nurse practitioners. The practice has been providing excellent pediatric services in the community for over 20 years. This opportunity with after-hours call and Saturday office hours 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 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
• Monthly stipend during last year of residency
• Retention Bonus paid at year 1, year 2, and year 3 anniversary
• 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, 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, 2023 and 2024, 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 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.


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.


Ontario Ohio is located in north central Ohio, convenient to Interstate 71 between Mansfield and Wooster with great proximity to Akron, Cleveland and Columbus. With a population of just over 20,000 people, the city boasts a strong infrastructure while maintaining its small-town charm. The pace of life is less stressful l than many large cities and there are plenty of opportunities for enjoyment outside of work. The Mohican State Park is one of the region's most beautiful recreation areas where you can enjoy the outdoors through many venues including but not limited to, camping, canoeing, and horseback riding. The large Amish population in the area also gives Ashland and the region a unique point of interaction with a simpler time. There are many great communities within an easy commute to the Ashland office location.


The school system offers excellent academic experiences and modern facilities. A new elementary and middle school were recently constructed. There are also two private schools in Ashland as well as Ashland University, a private liberal arts university.


Visit to learn more or apply online or contact Abby Cravotta at View email address on click.appcast.io for more details.

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