Chair, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

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.

We are seeking an accomplished, visionary, and collaborative physician leader to serve as Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This individual will provide strategic, academic, clinical, and operational leadership for a growing department, ensuring excellence in laboratory medicine, diagnostics, education, research, and patient care.

The Chair will oversee all aspects of pathology and laboratory services, including quality, regulatory compliance, operational performance, faculty and staff development, educational programs, and research initiatives. As a key institutional leader, the Chair will partner closely with hospital and university leadership to advance the department’s mission, drive innovation, and support system-wide clinical and academic excellence.

This unique opportunity offers a combined leadership role with responsibilities at Akron Children’s and Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).

Key Responsibilities

·         Strategic and Operational Leadership

·         Faculty, Staff, and Culture Development

·         Academic and Research Leadership

·         Institutional and Executive Leadership

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or both.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Ohio.
• Ability to serve as CLIA Director for the main hospital and affiliated facilities.
• Record of progressive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership success in academic medicine, pathology, laboratory medicine, pediatric healthcare, or a related environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaborative leadership skills.
• Eligibility for academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in pediatric pathology, privileges at a pediatric facility, and/or significant experience caring for pediatric patients.
• Medical school faculty appointment and teaching experience.
• Experience with ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship programs, including roles as Program Director, Associate Program Director, or Assistant Program Director.

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

 

 

About Akron, Ohio:

 

Located near Cleveland, Akron blends the best of city living with easy access to the outdoors. From charming suburbs to lively neighborhoods, the area boasts nationally recognized parks, a dynamic arts and culture scene, and year-round recreation. Northeast Ohio truly offers a welcoming, affordable and enriching place to call home.

 

Whether you're actively searching or simply curious, we'd love to share what makes Akron Children's special. For consideration, please forward your letter of interest and CV to Julie Salman: jsalman@akronchildrens.org

 

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.