Pediatrician - Healthy Living / Obesity Management

Akron Children's seeks a pediatricion to join our Healthy Active Living team. Our multidisciplinary Healthy Active Living team—includes physicians, psychologists, certified nurse practitioners, dietitians, and exercise physiologists—who 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

Requirements: Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and be board eligible/certified 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.

Akron Children’s Hospital, the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio, is ranked among America’s Best Children’s 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 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.

Visit www.akronchildrens.org to learn more - contact Julie Salman at jsalman@akronchildrens.org for more details.

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.