Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

More Than a Job, It's a Calling

At Akron Children’s, helping patients and families is at the heart of all we do. We are the only freestanding, independent pediatric hospital in the region, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering a lasting and meaningful impact.

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned specialist, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research and help shape the future of pediatric health care.

If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child-centered environment, we can't wait to meet you!

Join a well‑established team of 13 pediatric intensivists and 16 advanced practice providers who provide services in the Hospital's newly expanded 45 bed PICU that includes 13 high acuity beds, a secondary unit that can accommodate an additional 23 patients and a 9‑bed cardiac critical care unit.

Akron Children’s PICU has more than 1800 annual admissions, providing care for all medical, cardiothoracic surgery, and other surgical subspecialty and ECMO patients. The Hospital is a level 1 trauma center, and the intensivists serve as the medical control physician for a large regional transport service.

Requirements

MD or DO degree, board certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, additional training in cardiac intensive care medicine or three years of experience working in a cardiac intensive care unit and the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

What you can expect

• Competitive, guaranteed base salary
• Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Generous vacation and CME time
• Impressive recruitment incentives
• A well‑balanced work/life culture

Additional Information

Akron Children’s is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.