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Pediatrics - Neurology Job at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH

Job ID: 1351025

Physician | Pediatrics - Neurology Job | Akron, OH 44308

Akron Children’s seeks Pediatric Epileptologists to join its Nationally Ranked Team

Job Description

Akron Children’s is dedicated to building a diverse workforce – one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. Whether you’re a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children’s has something different that’s hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors. You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once you’re here, you know you’re home.


The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of 16 pediatric neurologists that includes 5 pediatric epileptologists, and 15 nurse practitioners who provide services in the Hospital’s NeuroDevelopmental Science Center. The Center brings together essential pediatric specialties – Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physiatry, along with Neuropsychology and Psychology imbedded in one physical and functional unit to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for patients.


Nationally Ranked in Neurology and Neurosurgery by US News and World Report, Akron Children’s offers comprehensive care and advanced technology. We are equipped to provide a full array of epilepsy surgical treatment options. The hospital currently has an 8-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. A new neurosciences unit is under construction and is slated to open in 2026. The Epilepsy Program has also been recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.


These positions offer opportunities for:

  1. Leadership and program development (requires five years of active experience in epilepsy surgery evaluation/management)
  2. Partnership with an established team of neurologists affording exceptional work-life balance
  • Active involvement in medical student and resident education
    1. Academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
    2. Research and innovation available through the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute
    3. Attractive guaranteed base salary
    4. Starting Bonus
    5. Quality and Productivity Bonuses
    6. Comprehensive benefits package
    7. Occurrence based malpractice
    8. Relocation assistance
    9. Generous vacation and CME time/money
    10. Student loan repayment strategies including Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal Government


    Requirements include MD or DO degree, board certification/eligibility by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology, and the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.


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