Pediatric Emergency Medicine | Rocky River, OH

Akron Children’s is bringing its trusted reputation and clinical resources to Rocky River.

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Position Highlights

Join a modern, patient-focused emergency department in Rocky River, Ohio—designed for efficiency, quality care, and work-life balance. This is a rare opportunity to practice in a brand-new freestanding ED with manageable volumes and strong clinical support.

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• Flexible scheduling with a 3 shifts/week model (full-time)
• Single coverage model — ideal for confident, experienced physicians
• Low, manageable volumes (~5,000 annual visits initially)
• Lifestyle-focused practice with predictable workflow
• No trauma cases – complex cases stabilized and transferred

Opening summer of 2027, the only freestanding independent pediatric facility in the area will offer a full-service Emergency Department with robust imaging services.

 

With state-of-the-art facilities and the resources to help people thrive, we welcome Pediatric Emergency Physicians to apply—this is truly a unique opportunity to help build something fresh and join a team committed to making a meaningful difference every day. 

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For more information, contact: 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.