Ped Ophthalmologist

Overview

Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce - one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of 6 Pediatric Ophthalmologists and 6 Optometrists who manage over 23,000 outpatient visits, 1,000 operations, 1,000 NICU and emergency room consults per year at 8 locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Our team provides comprehensive, compassionate vision care to children and adults with strabismus whose needs range from general eye exams to treatment of the most complex childhood eye diseases and disorders.

In addition, the Vision Center is in a new office that features state-of-the-art technology and conducts cutting-edge research.

• The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of 6 Pediatric Ophthalmologists and 6 Optometrists.
• Manage over 23,000 outpatient visits, 1,000 operations, 1,000 NICU and emergency room consults per year at 8 locations in Northeast Ohio.
• Provide comprehensive, compassionate vision care to children and adults with strabismus and a range of eye diseases from routine exams to complex pediatric conditions.
• Collaborate with other departments and participate in cutting-edge research at the Rebecca
  
  D. Considine Clinical Research Institute.

• Board eligibility/certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology.
• Ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting Bonus
• Quality and Productivity Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence based malpractice
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies
• Fellowship Stipend
• This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.

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.

Ranked among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. 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 for more than 130 years. 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.

Akron Children's Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience. 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.

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