Physician – Ambulatory General Pediatrics in Ashtabula, OH

Physician – Ambulatory General Pediatrics

Rainbow Primary Care Institute
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Position Type: Full-Time Pediatrician

For more than 150 years, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital has upheld a promise to provide exceptional, compassionate care to children and families. Our physicians are central to this mission and to our legacy of clinical excellence, innovation, and community partnership. Guided by our commitment To Heal. To Teach. To Discover, we continue to expand access to high-quality pediatric care across Northeast Ohio.

The Rainbow Primary Care Institute is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic General Pediatrician to join our thriving ambulatory practice in Ashtabula, Ohio. This role offers the best of both worlds: the resources and stability of a nationally recognized academic health system, paired with the deep personal fulfillment that comes from caring for children in a close-knit community.

What Makes This Opportunity Special

• Meaningful Community Impact: Serve as a trusted pediatrician in a region where your expertise truly makes a difference for families who rely on accessible, high-quality care.
• Supportive, Collaborative Team: Join a collegial group of pediatricians and advanced practice providers who value teamwork, mentorship, and shared decision-making.
• Academic Engagement: Academic (clinical) appointments at Case Western Reserve University are available, with opportunities for teaching, quality improvement, and professional growth.
• Balanced Practice Environment: Enjoy a manageable patient volume, strong clinical support, and a practice culture that prioritizes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or Board-eligible in Pediatrics
• Unrestricted Ohio Medical License (or ability to obtain)
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for community-based pediatric care

Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and board certification. Compensation is highly competitive.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with productivity incentives
• Sign-on bonus
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (for those who qualify)
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life)
• Robust peer support and mentorship within the Rainbow network

 Why Choose Rainbow Ashtabula Pediatrics

• Well-established, respected practice with strong ties to the community
• Family-centered care model supported by advanced system resources
• Opportunities to build long-term relationships with patients and families
• Small-practice feel backed by the infrastructure of a major academic health system
• Encouragement for continuing education, leadership development, and career advancement

Why Live & Work in Ashtabula County

• Affordable cost of living with diverse housing options—from lakeside retreats to rural acreage
• Beautiful Lake Erie shoreline with boating, fishing, and water sports
• Access to local wineries, parks, and outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and winter activities
• Easy access to Cleveland and Erie for expanded cultural, dining, and entertainment experiences
• Enjoy all four seasons, including vibrant fall foliage and summer lake life

Ashtabula offers a welcoming, family-friendly environment with the space, pace, and natural beauty that many physicians seek—but rarely find.

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (UH Rainbow) ranks among the nation's top 50 children's hospitals in all 11 pediatric specialties, five of which are in the top 25 in U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings for 2024-25. UH Rainbow is #3 in Ohio and #3 in the Midwest in U.S. News' 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospitals rankings.

In total, UH Rainbow ranks among the nation's top 50 children's hospitals in all 11 medical and surgical specialties including neonatology (9), diabetes & endocrinology (12), orthopedics (13), pulmonology & lung surgery (15), urology (24), cancer (30), nephrology (30), neurology & neurosurgery (35), and cardiology & heart surgery (42), and gastroenterology & GI surgery (42). UH Rainbow is also in the top 50 for behavioral health, a specialty added to this year's rankings that is not specifically ranked numerically.

“Our depth and breadth of experience caring for neonates is unmatched in our area, due in part to our legacy of groundbreaking research and culture of innovation," says Marlene Miller, MD, MSc, Pediatrician-in-Chief, UH and Chair, Department of Pediatrics at UH Rainbow, and Marsha L. Antonucci Distinguished Chair of Pediatrics. “We strive to provide the highest quality, patient-centered healthcare for all children regardless of their medical complexities, from the tiniest newborns to young adults."

For more than 125 years, UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital has been dedicated solely to the care of children.  As one of the most renowned children's hospitals and a principal referral center for Ohio and the region, the 244- bed hospital is home to 1,300 pediatric specialists and 40 special care centers including centers of excellence in minimally invasive surgery, oncology, neonatology, neurology and endocrinology.