Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician – Akron Children's Hospital | Akron, OH

Akron Children’s Hospital is seeking board-certified/board-eligible Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Physicians to join our growing team in Akron, Ohio. We are hiring for one Division Director (0.3 FTE admin / 0.7 FTE clinical) and two full-time or part-time clinical MFM physicians.

About the Position

• Employed by Akron Children's Hospital (not-for-profit independent children’s hospital)

• Inpatient and outpatient consultative MFM services

• 36 clinical hours/week; telemedicine available

• Epic EMR system

• Division includes APPs, OB/GYNs, psychologist, social worker, sonographers, genetic counselors, nurses

• Collaborative relationships with Summa Health and Aultman Hospital (combined ~8,500 annual deliveries)

• Full pediatric and adult specialty support available

• Faculty appointment and teaching opportunities with NEOMED, Summa, and Aultman OB-GYN residency programs

• Research and hospital committee opportunities available

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO; BC/BE in OB-GYN and MFM

• H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available

• No geographic living restriction

• Must be eligible for Ohio medical license

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (approx. 35th percentile) + up to $15,000 in value-based incentives

• $20,000 sign-on bonus

• Up to $10,000 relocation assistance

• Up to $60,000 in student loan forgiveness over 3 years

• $1,250/month fellow stipend for 3rd-year trainees

• $3,000 CME + 10 days CME time off

• 20 days PTO + comprehensive benefits package

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage (self-insured)

• License and DEA reimbursement

• Retirement plan available

Join Us
Help lead and grow an established MFM division that serves a large regional population. Akron Children's Hospital offers the resources of a major health system with the collegiality and impact of an independent children's hospital setting.

To learn more or apply, contact:
Jill Wilkinson
Physician Recruiter – PracticeMatch
jwilkinson@practicematch.com

Akron Children’s Hospital has been dedicated to caring for children since 1890. As one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in 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 Cincinnati Children's and other community hospitals further extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise, ensuring children receive the care they need closer to home. With these collaborations, Akron Children's has elevated pediatric cardiology and heart surgery in Northern Ohio.

Ranked among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek, 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, our family-centered approach truly sets us apart, 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

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.