Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Pediatrics - General​/ in Akron, OH

Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - General/Other Location: Akron, OH Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 42 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Pediatrics MD in Akron, Ohio, 44308!

We are seeking a Pediatric Nephrologist for a locum tenens assignment in Ohio, starting May 4, 2026, for a 42-day contract. This role involves day shifts Monday through Friday, with after-hours call coverage and a patient-focused caseload in a collaborative environment.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Ohio
• Start Date:
  
  May 4, 2026
• LOA: 42 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Pediatric Nephrologist
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm clinic; out-of-house call from 5pm–8am weekdays and 5pm Friday–8am Monday on weekends

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage a caseload of 3–5 patients on service, including consults
• Oversee dialysis for 5–6 patients at a time
• Participate in kidney transplant care coordination (transplants performed at a different system)
• Follow up with a panel of transplant patients (currently 40, with growth expected)
• Support outpatient services, with a target of 3500 visits per year as the program develops
• Respond to after-hours patient calls; rare in-hospital call-backs
• Ensure 30-minute response time for calls and patient inquiries
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate strong bedside manner and clear communication with patients

Additional Information

• Ohio medical license required
• Board certification in Pediatric Nephrology is mandatory
• DEA and PALS certifications required
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented approach are essential

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

* Travel the United States and see new places.

* Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

* Set your own schedule.

* Earn more money than permanent providers.

* Experience new practice settings.

* Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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