Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist - Bone Marrow Transplant

Job Requisition Number: 19871

Whether you are a resident, an early-career physician, or a seasoned professional, our organization offers a unique experience that is difficult to articulate. The moment you walk through our doors, you can sense the welcoming atmosphere. This feeling is reinforced daily through interactions with colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once you join us, you will truly feel at home.

Position Overview

We are in search of a board-certified or board-eligible pediatric hematologist/oncologist who will also take on the role of a clinical faculty member at the assistant or associate professor level. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical focus and experience in treating children and adolescents who are undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This role will allocate at least 50% of clinical time to bone marrow transplant activities. The distribution of professional responsibilities will be as follows: 50% dedicated to clinical transplant, 30% to clinical hematology and/or oncology based on the candidate's interests, and 20% for non-clinical duties.

Our organization is a teaching hospital with an accredited Hematology/Oncology fellowship training program and a partnership with a local medical school.

Programs and Services

The Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at our facility offers a variety of programs, including hematology, oncology, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, a state-funded sickle cell initiative, and a regional center for hemostasis and thrombosis. Hematology/Oncology services are available at our main hospital in Akron, our Beeghly campus in Boardman, Ohio, and three satellite clinics across the region. Our Hematology/Oncology team consists of eleven faculty members, seventeen advanced practice providers, and fellows.

Each year, the center serves approximately 90 new oncology patients, 15 stem cell/marrow transplant patients, 160 sickle cell patients, and 540 patients with bleeding disorders. The staff also manages around 12,000 patient encounters annually. Our organization is a member of the Children’s Oncology Group, hosts a pediatric transplant center recognized by the National Marrow Donor Program, and is one of only nine pediatric cancer centers in the nation accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Pediatric Cancer Hospital.

This position qualifies as a 501(c)(3) site, making it eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.

What We Offer

• Competitive guaranteed base salary
• Sign-on bonus
• Quality and productivity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance
• Generous vacation and CME time/money
• Student loan repayment options

About Our Hospital

Since 1890, our organization has been dedicated to the care of children. With two hospital campuses, six regional health centers, and over 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we strive to make high-quality care accessible to busy families. We also collaborate with other health systems to extend our neonatal and pediatric expertise to community hospitals.

Recognized among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by Newsweek in 2022 and 2023, we are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits annually, we have been committed to fostering healthier futures for children through quality care, education, advocacy, community service, and medical research for over 130 years. Our focus is solely on children, providing a full spectrum of medical services from routine care to advanced surgical technologies.

As the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the eighth largest children’s hospital in the country, we are a significant teaching affiliate of a local medical university. We actively engage in the education of medical students and residents, with academic appointments available based on experience. Our commitment to family-centered care and improving childhood illness treatment is supported by research conducted at our Clinical Research Institute.

The resources available to our physicians, along with cutting-edge technology and interdepartmental collaboration, empower us to fulfill our mission of treating every child as if they were our own.

Community Insights

Our communities, particularly in Northeast Ohio, are integral to our work, volunteer efforts, and daily lives. You will take pride in sharing your affiliation with our organization, as many people will have their own stories connected to us. Working here provides numerous opportunities to live, work, and thrive in Northeast Ohio.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy, from the scenic Towpath Trail to various recreational activities. The region boasts numerous private and public golf courses, lakes for fishing and boating, and a wealth of sports opportunities for all ages, including basketball, baseball, soccer, and more.

Northeast Ohio offers a rich blend of major league attractions and small-town charm, with a vibrant history and cultural diversity. This four-season community features over 40,000 acres of parks for year-round enjoyment, making it a premier destination for work, living, recreation, shopping, and dining.