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About Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 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. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.

OUR PROMISES

1. To treat every child as we would our own
2. To treat others as they would like to be treated
3. To turn no child away for any reason

Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.

We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.

Ohio based Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Pediatric Dentist to join its expanding care team. Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio and was recently named by Modern Healthcare as the fastest growing children's hospital in the nation!

Akron Children's Hospital is nationally ranked by US News and World Report, and is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes:

* Two free-standing pediatric hospitals

* 800 providers, who manage over 1,000,000 patient visits annually

* A network of 90 primary and specialty care locations

* Robust research and innovation endeavors

The successful candidate will be employed full-time by Akron Children's Hospital and will provide comprehensive oral health care for a wide variety of infants, children and adolescents in a state-of-the-art Pediatric Dentistry Center, located in the new Kay Jeweler's Pavilion. The practice will be clinically oriented and include all aspects of in-patient and out-patient dentistry, as well as preventive, interceptive and dento-facial trauma, as well as restorative services.

This position offers opportunities for:

* Niche services or interdisciplinary clinic development

* Leadership

* A predictable and stable compensation plan as well as bonus compensation

* A comprehensive benefit package

* Research and innovation available through Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, local universities and clinical trials.

Requirements include an D.M.D. or D.D.S. from an ADA-accredited U.S. dental school, board eligibility/certification by American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and the ability to obtain an active dental license in the state of Ohio.

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 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 has become a premiere destination to work, live, play, shop and dine! 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on line or send their CV to lschapel@akronchildrens.org. 

Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

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