Perinatologist

Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist

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.

Job Description

• Role: Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
• Team: 6 MFM specialists and 4 Women's Health Advanced Practice Providers
• Care Model: Mainly consultative and co-management, with full care provided to select high-risk patients.

Program Highlights

• Neonatal ICU: 130 beds across the enterprise.
• Pediatric Cardiology Surgery Program: Integrated within the care model.
• Specialized Services: Includes Reproductive Genetics and a Fetal Treatment Center that offers in utero procedures.
• Affiliations: Affiliated with Ob-Gyn residencies at two delivery centers.
• Education & Academic Involvement: Opportunity for involvement in medical, undergraduate, graduate, and resident education. Academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University available, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Board Eligibility/Certification: Required in Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Licensure: Must be able to obtain an active medical license in the State of Ohio.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
• This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.
• Attractive guaranteed base salary
• Starting bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence-based malpractice
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment strategies

Community Overview

It's something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities in the Northeast Ohio area 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.

Runners, hikers, bikers, and families who like to explore have plenty of options including the recreation of the Towpath Trail. The 110-mile towpath trail from Cleveland to below Canton offers places of tranquility and hidden views of wildlife. Sports are a way of life in our region with many private and public golf courses as well as numerous lakes for fishing, boating, and sailing. Not far from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we also offer many sports opportunities for youth as well as adults including basketball, baseball, soccer, football, swimming, tennis, and more.

From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the Northeast Ohio area 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 offers outdoor enthusiasts more than 40,000 acres of parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop, and dine.