Pediatric Division Director Healthy Active Living HAL
About The Position
Akron Children’s is seeking an experienced, board-certified physician with Obesity Medicine certification and experience caring for patients with obesity, including patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. The Director of Healthy Active Living (HAL) will provide clinical and administrative leadership for a growing pediatric obesity medicine program. The multidisciplinary HAL team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, psychologists, and other team members. The program seeks a dynamic, collaborative, relationship-oriented physician leader who can build a strong team and work across specialties, particularly with General Pediatrics. The director will support community outreach and obesity prevention initiatives and help grow clinical research and advance obesity medicine through innovation and scholarly work. Akron Children’s is Northeast Ohio’s largest and only independent pediatric health care provider, with two hospital campuses, six regional health centers, and more than 50 care locations. The position is based at the Akron Children’s Golisano Campus in Akron, Ohio.
Requirements
- Board-certified physician.
- Obesity Medicine certification.
- Experience managing patients with obesity, including those who have undergone bariatric surgery.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and relationship-oriented leadership style.
- Ability to build teams and work across specialties.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in community outreach and obesity prevention initiatives.
- Passion for growing clinical research and advancing obesity medicine through innovation and scholarly work.
- Creativity and open-mindedness regarding patient scheduling, care delivery models, and operational improvements.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership for the Healthy Active Living pediatric obesity medicine program.
- Provide administrative leadership for the growing program.
- Build a collaborative team and work across specialties, particularly with General Pediatrics.
- Support community outreach and obesity prevention initiatives.
- Grow clinical research and advance obesity medicine through innovation and scholarly work.
Benefits
- Competitive, guaranteed base salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including relocation.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Generous vacation and CME time.
- Qualifies as a 501(c)(3) site for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
