Pediatric Division Director
Healthy Active Living Pediatrician
Akron Children's Golisano Campus
We seek a board-certified experienced physician with Obesity Medicine certification and experience managing patients with obesity, including those who have undergone bariatric surgery. The Director of Healthy Active Living (HAL) will provide both clinical and administrative leadership for a growing pediatric obesity medicine program.
Akron Children's Healthy Active Living program is a multidisciplinary obesity management program including physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, psychologists, and other team members.
The team is seeking a pediatric physician leader who is:
- Dynamic, collaborative, and relationship-oriented.
- A strong team builder who can work across specialties, particularly with General Pediatrics.
- Creative and open-minded regarding patient scheduling, care delivery models, and operational improvements.
- Interested in community outreach and obesity prevention initiatives.
- Passionate about growing clinical research and helping advance obesity medicine through innovation and scholarly work.
What you can expect:
- Competitive, guaranteed base salary
- Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team
- Comprehensive benefits package including relocation
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Generous vacation and CME time
Akron Children's is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.
About Akron, Ohio:
Located near Cleveland, Akron blends the best of city living with easy access to the outdoors. From charming suburbs to lively neighborhoods, the area boasts nationally recognized parks, a dynamic arts and culture scene, and year-round recreation. Northeast Ohio truly offers a welcoming, affordable and enriching place to call home.
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