Chair for Pediatric Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

Akron Children's  has an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to drive the strategic direction and be the primary advocate for the Department’s faculty, clinical, research, quality and educational programs. Responsible for the oversight and leadership for the Department, ensuring that high quality services are provided through the physicians, advanced practice providers and trainees, clinical and administrative staff of the Department. We are searching for a renowned leader recognized in the clinical, quality and academic community and among medical staff for commitment to excellence in all areas. The candidate should actively support and advocate for the professional and career development of the Department’s clinical staff. Works closely and in collaboration with a vice president administrative dyad. In addition, lead, foster and support a diverse culture that motivates and incorporates accountability for pursuing continuous improvement while providing care to patients that is high quality, safe, efficient, equitable, timely and patient-centered. May propose, sponsor and support clinical programs under the auspices of the Department, and will facilitate collaboration with other teams, clinical practices and Departments, when clinically and strategically appropriate.  Will lead and collaborate with multiple Divisions within the Department, including cardiac, pain, burn as well as ambulatory anesthesia.  Will serve as a leader to support Peri-operative staffing and growth, including being an active Perioperative Leadership Team member and working closely with hospital leadership to advance.

Under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer, Tarun Bhalla, MD, MBA, this is an opportunity to be part of an innovative, transformative team and lead the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and help to deliver the best possible care to the children of Northeast Ohio and beyond.  

The successful candidate will join a well-established team of 20 Pediatric Anesthesiologists, 40+ CRNA’s as well as medical students, trainees, residents and fellows, to provide anesthesia and pain management services to tens of thousands of young patients each year.  Akron Children’s Hospital’s anesthetic volume for 2023 were almost 21,000 cases for all Pediatric Specialties, including, but not limited to, a Level I Burn Center, Neonatal Intensive Care, a Level I Trauma Center, Acute Pain, Cardiac and Non-OR Anesthesia Services. 

Qualifications:

Certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology, with Pediatric focus. Requisite fellowship training and board eligibility/certification experience is required. Required is appointment in good standing to the hospital’s medical staff, as well as an appropriate academic appointment at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine.  Maintains an active license to practice medicine within the State of Ohio, as well as DEA certification. Strong communication (verbal and written), leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

Requirements:  The incumbent will be board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Anesthesia, and will have the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.  

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 and 2023, 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. While we are ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the country, it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us truly exceptional. Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, our care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach patients and families in the communities they live.

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. 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.

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!