Pediatric Nephrology Physician with Comprehensive Ohio Practice

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a dedicated Pediatric Nephrology Physician to join our esteemed team. The ideal candidate will have completed Pediatric Nephrology fellowship training, possess board certification in Pediatric Nephrology, and be eligible for an active medical license in Ohio.

Position Highlights

• Full-time | Comprehensive Pediatric Nephrology Practice
• Join a team of 3 Pediatric Nephrologists with advanced practice provider support.
• Outpatient volume: ~60 patients/month
• Inpatient census: ~20 patients/month
• Dialysis oversight: Currently managing 4 dialysis patients (providers oversee their dialysis patients during the week)
• EPIC EMR system

Call/Schedule:

• Balanced workload - 32 patient contact hours + 8 administrative hours/week
• Call is 1:3 weeks at a time with at-home call
• Occasional weekend call (3 to 4 times per year)
• Clinic hours vary from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm based on staffing and patient needs

Comprehensive Services

• Care across the full continuum: prenatal consults to transition-to-adult nephrology.
• Access to pre- and post-kidney transplant care; surgical procedures performed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
• Opportunities to teach residents and medical students from Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
• Participation in hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives is encouraged.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive pediatric nephrology care from prenatal consultation to transition to adult nephrology.
• Opportunities for teaching with a residency program and medical students from Northeast Ohio University of Medicine (NEOMED)
• Committee involvement is available for interested candidates.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pediatric Nephrology fellowship training
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Eligible for an active medical license in Ohio

About Akron Children’s Hospital: Akron Children’s Hospital is proud to be affiliated with Northeast Ohio University College of Medicine (NEOMED). With over 6800 employees, two hospitals, six regional health centers, and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we serve over 1.3 million patients annually. We are committed to providing exceptional healthcare and are recognized as a leading Hospital/Integrated Health Care Delivery System.

We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about pediatric nephrology and dedicated to providing high-quality care. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

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.