Pediatric Cardiologist – Join a Leading Heart Center at Akron Children’s Hospital

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyPediatrics : Cardiology
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentNot Specified
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedSign-on, Quality, Productivity, Negotiable, Other
Not-for-profit501(c)(3)

Pediatric Cardiologist - Freestanding Pediatric Hospital - Ohio

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist to join our expanding Heart Center team in Akron, Ohio. Whether you are a resident, early-career physician, or a seasoned specialist, you’ll find something truly special here—an environment where compassionate care meets world-class expertise. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a culture of collaboration and dedication that makes Akron Children’s feel like home.

Opportunity Highlights:

Join a well-established, growing team of 16 pediatric cardiologists, 7 advanced practice providers, and 2 cardiothoracic surgeons providing expert cardiac care to over 10,000 patients annually. Our comprehensive, multidisciplinary Heart Center offers:

  • Advanced diagnostic services
  • Complex surgical procedures
  • Adult congenital heart disease program
  • Fetal imaging program
  • Cardiac MRI program

We are seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist with expertise in fetal imaging and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to enhance our robust team.

Why Akron Children’s?

  • Competitive guaranteed base salary with additional earning potential through quality and productivity bonuses
  • Starting bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including occurrence-based malpractice coverage
  • Relocation assistance
  • Generous vacation and CME allowance
  • Student loan repayment strategies
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility as a 501(c)(3) organization

Requirements:

  • Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatric Cardiology
  • Ability to obtain an active medical license in Ohio

Join a team that is making a difference in pediatric cardiac care. Apply today and become part of a hospital that feels like home!

Contact Jill Wilkinson at jwilkinson@practicematch.com

About Akron Children’s Hospital

Akron Children’s Hospital has been dedicated to caring for children since 1890. As the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, we provide high-quality, compassionate care across two hospital campuses, six regional health centers, and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout the state. Our partnerships with community hospitals further extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise, ensuring children receive the care they need closer to home.

Ranked among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, Akron Children’s sees over a million patient visits annually. Our mission goes beyond exceptional medical care—we are committed to education, advocacy, research, and community service, improving children’s health for generations. From routine check-ups to advanced surgical innovations, we offer a full spectrum of pediatric services. While we are nationally recognized for excellence, what truly sets us apart is our family-centered approach, ensuring that every child and family feels supported throughout their healthcare journey.

Akron Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and ranks as the 8th largest children’s hospital in the U.S. We serve as a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, offering medical students and residents exceptional training opportunities, with academic appointments available based on experience. Additionally, we advance pediatric medicine through cutting-edge research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute.

At Akron Children’s, we treat every child as we would our own, combining leading-edge technology, collaboration across specialties, and a commitment to innovation to provide the best possible care.

About Northeast Ohio

About Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio offers an outstanding quality of life with a rich blend of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Nestled in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley, Akron is just minutes from Cleveland, providing easy access to professional sports, world-class dining, and a thriving arts scene. The region boasts 40,000+ acres of Metro Parks, perfect for year-round outdoor activities, from hiking and biking to skiing and water sports.

With a strong and growing economy, Northeast Ohio is also emerging as a hub for high-tech research and development. Whether you're drawn to the area's top-tier schools, diverse communities, or affordable cost of living, you'll find a welcoming place to live, work, and thrive.

Join us at Akron Children’s Hospital and become part of a team that makes a meaningful impact—where every child, and every family, comes first.

We specialize in one thing - kids.

Our journey started in 1890 when we pledged to care for every child, no matter what. That's why the most common phrase at Akron Children's is "for kids." Whether it's investing in new research, designing our facilities, or simply making our equipment kid-sized, everything we do is for our kids and their families.

Location

  • Ohio

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