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Pediatrician Opportunity, Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) Mansfield

Akron Children's Hospital 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 Hospital 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.

Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) brings pediatric primary care for babies, children and teens to many northeast Ohio communities through our 35 pediatric offices. Join our established Mansfield practice of 6 experienced pediatricians and 7 nurse practitioners as the practice continues to grow. This location recently expanded in a brand-new space as part of the Akron Children's Hospital Health Center bringing together pediatric primary care, urgent care, over a dozen of the most in-demand pediatric specialty care practices, and rehabilitation services in one conveniently-located medical building.

This is an outpatient opportunity with after-hours call and Saturday office hours shared between providers. Calls only reach the physician after being screened by our excellent after-hours nurse triage phone line which handles more than 90% of the calls. The office is open a half day on Saturday mornings which are rotated between all of the providers in. This is a busy existing practice, so we welcome new graduates or established providers to step into a practice that they can continue to develop and grow.

This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.

Our offices follow standard hospital-based policies, while retaining the local culture of each practice. Our physicians enjoy the use of EPIC as a system-wide integrated electronic health record. Our primary care offices are all PCMH certified. The Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of care that puts patients at the forefront of care. PCMHs build better relationships between people and their clinical care teams. Research shows that they improve quality, the patient experience and staff satisfaction, while reducing health care costs.

This opportunity offers:

*Attractive guaranteed base salary

*$2,500 monthly stipend during last year of residency

*Starting Bonus

*$60,000 Retention Bonus($15,000 after year 1, $20,000 after year 2, $25,000 after year 3)

*Quality and Productivity Bonuses

*Comprehensive benefits package

*Occurrence based malpractice

*Relocation assistance

*Generous vacation and CME time/money

*Student loan repayment strategies with The Fiducius Team

Hospital Overview

Ranked a Best Children's Hospital by US News and World Report, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, providing more than 1 million patient encounters each year. It is centered around two free-standing pediatric hospitals, regional health centers, and 50+ primary care and subspecialty locations. 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. We've been leading the way to healthier futures for children since 1890.

Akron Children's Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8^th largest children's hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Akron Children's is dedicated to family-centered care, and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute. Active involvement in medical student and resident education academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience.

The resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.

Community Overview:

It's something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities -- the Northeast Ohio community -- are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You'll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children's as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children's gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

Mansfield is referred to as being part of the southern portion of Northeast Ohio and part of North-central Ohio regions in the western foothills of the Allegheny Plateau, and lies midway between Columbus and Cleveland via Interstate 71.

Mansfield offers something for everyone, whether you're looking for an eclectic museum, a family getaway, or an adventure for the daring. Hit the slopes or the tubing run at one of 2 ski resorts. Sit trackside for world-class racing. Dine in an old stage coach stop or train car. Enjoy the proximity to large cities with the small town feel of a close-knit community.

From major league attractions to small-town appeal, Northeast Ohio area has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources. This four-season community offers outdoor enthusiasts more than 40,000 acres of parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop and dine.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.akronchildrens.org or contact Shawna Roach at sroach@akronchildrens.org for details.

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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