Pediatric Interventional Radiologist

Akron Children’s Hospital is actively seeking a second Pediatric Interventional Radiologist to join its growing team.  As the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, we offer the only interventional radiology program dedicated to infants, children and teens in the region.

The Department of Radiology has an established group of 11 pediatric radiologists who provide a full range of pediatric imaging procedures.  The Interventional Radiology team consists of an established pediatric interventional radiologist, an advanced practice provider, 6 nurses, 2 medical assistants and 2 technologists.  The working atmosphere is collegial and is largely clinical with opportunities for teaching residents and medical students as well as research.  It is anticipated this position will have a 30% diagnostic imaging rotation component to the practice. 

The Department of Radiology main campus performs over 115,000 procedures annually and is equipped with 3 MRIs (including two 3T MRIs), 2 volumetric CT scanners (360 slices), 5 US units and 2 fluoroscopy sites.  A state-of-the-art IR suite opened in 2016 and an intraoperative 3T MRI suite opened in 2017.  Adjacent to the OR, the IR suite can function as a hybrid room.

The successful candidate will be BE/BC in pediatric radiology and will have completed a Pediatric Interventional Radiology fellowship and/or an Adult Interventional Radiology Fellowship with pediatric training.  Academic appointments can be obtained from Northeast Ohio Medical University, commensurate with experience. 

Akron Children’s offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, CME allowance, health care, disability and malpractice coverage.

Hospital Information

Akron Children’s Hospital is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes:

• Two free-standing pediatric hospitals
• 900+ providers, who manage over 1,000,000 patient visits annually
• A network of nearly 50+ primary and specialty care locations
• Robust research and innovation endeavors

Community Overview

Akron Children’s Hospital is set in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, just minutes south of Cleveland.  From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the greater Akron area and Northeast Ohio has something for everyone.  The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources.  This four-season community will have outdoor enthusiasts thrilled with over 40,000 acres to explore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  Northeast Ohio is gaining a reputation as a world-class center for research and development in a variety of high-tech industries, and has become a premiere destination to work, live, play, shop and dine! 

It’s something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities — the Northeast Ohio community — are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You’ll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children’s as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children’s gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

Akron is set in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, minutes south of Cleveland. From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the greater Akron area and Northeast Ohio has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources.

This four-season community will have outdoor enthusiasts thrilled with over 40,000 acres of Metro Parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio is gaining a reputation as a world-class center for research and development in a variety of high-tech industries, and has become a premiere destination to work, live, play, shop and dine!

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 it easier 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 is the 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 discovery for more than 130 years! Children aren’t just a segment of our focus; they are our 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. While we are ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the country, it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that makes us truly exceptional. Through a combination of revolutionary treatments and extraordinary patient experiences, our care does more than heal. It brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations to reach patients and families in the communities they live.

Akron Children’s Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8^th largest children’s hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience. Akron Children’s is dedicated to family-centered care and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute. 

The resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.