ACHD Physician Program Director | Collaborative Team in OH | Career Growth

Ohio-based Akron Children’s is seeking a Physician Director for its Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program.

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Akron Children’s Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio and is ranked among the best children’s hospitals. This role ensures high‑quality, comprehensive ACHD care, supports seamless transition from pediatric to adult services, and advances multidisciplinary collaboration.

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The position combines direct inpatient and outpatient care with program oversight, quality improvement, academic involvement, and strategic growth aligned with institutional goals.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership and establish ACHD care standards

• Lead program development, growth strategy, and accreditation efforts

• Strengthen multidisciplinary partnerships across pediatric and adult specialties

• Support education, mentorship, research, and national ACHD engagement

• Strengthen collaborative care pathways with pediatric cardiology and adult subspecialties, including adult cardiology, cardiac surgery, obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine, genetics, pulmonary medicine, rehabilitation, anesthesia, and other key areas.

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This position offers opportunities for:

• Partnership with an established team of Cardiologists affording exceptional work-life balance
• Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience
• An attractive compensation plan that includes bonus compensation

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Requirements include board eligibility/certification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease and the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

About Akron Children's

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.
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.

Our Mission
To improve the health of children, teenagers and young adults through excellence in patient care, education, research, advocacy and community partnerships.

Our Vision
Akron Children’s will be the most trusted, inclusive and accessible pediatric health system in the communities we serve.

Our Promises
1. To treat every child as we would our own.
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated.
3. To turn no child away.