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Akron Children's

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Bath, OH · On-site

Akron Children's PICU has more than 1800 annual admissions, providing care for all medical, cardiothoracic surgery, and other surgical subspecialty and ECMO patients. The Hospital is a level 1 trauma ...

Akron Children's

Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Stow, OH · On-site

Akron Children's PICU has more than 1800 annual admissions, providing care for all medical, cardiothoracic surgery, and other surgical subspecialty and ECMO patients. The Hospital is a level 1 trauma ...

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A Cardiothoracic Intensivist is a physician specializing in the critical care of patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgery or have severe heart and lung conditions. They work in intensive care units (ICUs), managing complex cases such as heart transplants, cardiac surgery recovery, or severe respiratory failure. These specialists coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Their expertise includes advanced life support, hemodynamic monitoring, and postoperative care for high-risk patients.

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Cardiothoracic intensivists frequently encounter the challenge of managing critically ill patients with complex postoperative complications, such as hemodynamic instability, respiratory failure, or infections. Balancing the need for aggressive intervention with careful monitoring is crucial, as these patients often require rapid adjustments in therapy and close interdisciplinary communication. The role demands quick decision-making, strong collaboration with surgeons and nurses, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing clinical scenarios. Over time, intensivists develop expertise in advanced hemodynamic monitoring and learn to anticipate potential complications, which is vital for optimizing patient outcomes.

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Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Akron Children's

Ravenna, OH • On-site

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PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Akron Children's Hospital rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 97 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

342nd of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description

More Than a Job, It's a Calling

At Akron Children's, helping patients and families is at the heart of all we do. We are the only freestanding, independent pediatric hospital in the region, and our compassionate providers are committed to delivering a lasting and meaningful impact.

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned specialist, you'll find opportunities to expand your skills, pursue leadership roles, participate in research and help shape the future of pediatric health care.

If you're ready to make a difference in a collaborative, child-centered environment, we can't wait to meet you!

Join a well-established team of 13 pediatric intensivists and 16 advanced practice providers who provide services in the Hospital's newly expanded 45 bed PICU that includes 13 high acuity beds, a secondary unit that can accommodate an additional 23 patients and a 9-bed cardiac critical care unit.

Akron Children's PICU has more than 1800 annual admissions, providing care for all medical, cardiothoracic surgery, and other surgical subspecialty and ECMO patients. The Hospital is a level 1 trauma center, and the intensivists serve as the medical control physician for a large regional transport service.

Requirements include MD or DO degree, board eligibility/board certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, additional fellowship training in cardiac intensive care medicine and the ability to obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

What you can expect:

* Competitive, guaranteed base salary

* Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team

* Comprehensive benefits package

* Opportunities for personal and professional growth

* Generous vacation and CME time

* Impressive recruitment incentives

* A well-balanced work / life culture

Akron Children's is a 501(c)(3) site that qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the federal government.

Inspire and make a difference:

Named as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Employers in 2025, Akron Children's is Northeast Ohio's largest and only independent pediatric health care provider with two hospital campuses, six regional health centers and 50+ care locations. Our providers work across state-of-the-art facilities built to support exceptional care for patients and their families.

About Akron, Ohio:

Located near Cleveland, Akron blends the best of city living with easy access to the outdoors. From charming suburbs to lively neighborhoods, the area boasts nationally recognized parks, a dynamic arts and culture scene, and year-round recreation. Northeast Ohio truly offers a welcoming, affordable and enriching place to call home.

Whether you're actively searching or simply curious, we'd love to share what makes Akron Children's special.

Visit careers.akronchildrens.org or reach out to Jane Hensley at jhensley@akronchildrens.org today.

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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.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Akron, OH, US

Year founded

1890

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