Primary Care Pediatrician - Akron Children's Pediatrics (ACP) Tallmadge and Ellet (Akron, Ohio)

Pediatrician Opportunity, Akron Children’s Pediatrics (ACP) Tallmadge/Ellet

Akron, Ohio (Northeast Ohio)

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 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 Pediatrics (ACP) brings pediatric primary care for babies, children, and teens to many northeast Ohio communities through our 40+ pediatric offices. We are seeking a full-time physician to join our established Tallmadge and Ellet practices as they continue to expand. This is a split position between both offices. The Tallmadge office has 3 experienced pediatricians, and the Ellet office has 4 experienced pediatricians. This is an outpatient opportunity with shared after-hours call. Calls only reach the physician after being screened by our excellent after hour’s nurse triage phone line which handles more than 90% of the calls. Saturday morning office hours are shared between the providers. These are busy existing practices, 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
• Starting Bonus
• Quality and Productivity Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence based malpractice
• Relocation assistance 
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies

Hospital Overview 

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 in 2022, 2023, and 2024 Akron Children's 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 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?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. 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.

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.

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.

Akron is set in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, minutes south of Cleveland. From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the greater Akron area and Northeast Ohio 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.

Tallmadge is a suburb of Akron in Summit County, Ohio. The city blends early American heritage with its present day mid-western hospitality. Tallmadge is a commuter town adjacent to Akron and is an easy drive to many of the beautiful suburbs and excellent private and public schools. Summit County is punctuated by an extensive system of parks, lakes, cultural activities and recreational facilities.

This four-season community will have outdoor enthusiasts thrilled with over 40,000 acres of Metro Parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio is gaining a reputation as a world-class center for research and development in a variety of high-tech industries, and has become a premiere destination to work, live, play, shop and dine!