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CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER OF AKRON Director of Mahoning Valley Surgery Center/Pediatric Anesthesiologist in Youngstown, Ohio
Akron Children's Hospital 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. Position Highlights: The Director of Mahoning Valley Surgery Center is responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operations of the surgery center, ensuring high-quality anesthesia care, and supporting a range of initiatives to improve patient care and safety. This role involves providing operational and anesthesia support, assisting with quality improvement projects, promoting sustainability, responding to safety events, and collaborating with surgeons and perioperative surgical home providers. The Director will work closely with the Chair of Anesthesia to streamline anesthesia care across all areas of the institution. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management Anesthesia Support and Coordination Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Sustainability Efforts Collaboration and Communication Support for Perioperative Surgical Home Expansion and Development of Service Resource Management This position offers: Outpatient-focused practice at our Boardman facility, with a wide variety of pediatric surgical procedures. Minimal call requirement - approximately one call per quarter at Akron Children's main campus in Akron, Ohio. Supportive, collegial team with strong collaboration across surgical and anesthesia teams. Opportunities for teaching and involvement in hospital committees if desired. Requirements: MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology. Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology Eligibility for an active Ohio medical license. A commitment to excellence in patient care, safety, and collaboration 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. This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government. This opportunity offers: * Attractive guaranteed base salary * Starting Bonus * 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 iteasier 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 isthe 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 discover for more than 130 years! Children aren't just a segment of our focus; theyareour 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. Akron Children's Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8th largest childr