Pediatric Infectious Disease | Freestanding Children's Hospital in Northeast OH | Excellent Recruitment Incentives

Job Summary:

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a skilled and collaborative Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician to join its Division of Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will provide expert diagnosis and management of pediatric infectious diseases, including complex, recurrent, and rare infections. This role includes outpatient and consultative care, participation in quality improvement initiatives, educational involvement, and contributions to infection prevention and control programs. The position offers strong institutional support, competitive compensation, and opportunities for academic engagement.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultation in the diagnosis and management of pediatric infectious diseases • Manage complex, recurrent, rare, or treatment-resistant infections in children • Conduct comprehensive outpatient follow-up care for patients post-hospitalization • Evaluate and treat conditions such as prolonged or recurrent fevers, Lyme disease, MRSA, and other infections • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice • Engage in clinical research activities alongside affiliated research institutes • Play an integral role in the hospital’s infection prevention and control program • Educate and mentor medical students and residents • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation • Adhere to hospital policies and comply with state and federal regulations

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Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Infectious Disease • Ability to obtain a medical license and DEA license in the state of Ohio • Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills • Commitment to family-centered care and collaborative practice

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Work Environment & Schedule:

• Full-time physician position in pediatric infectious disease specialty • Collaborative work environment with a team of experienced ID physicians • Opportunity for academic appointment and involvement in medical education • Combined outpatient and consultative practice setting

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Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive guaranteed base salary • Starting bonus and quality/productivity incentives • Comprehensive benefits package • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage • Relocation assistance • Generous vacation and CME time with financial support • Student loan repayment strategies • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

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Why Join Us:

• Work at the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio • Join a supportive, multidisciplinary infectious disease team • Engage in meaningful work that impacts children and families • Opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and professional growth • Live and work in a community rich with cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities

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.