Division Director of Pediatric Dentistry

Ohio based, Akron Children’s Hospital has an outstanding opportunity for the Division Director of Pediatric Dentistry. 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 in six pediatric specialties and is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes:

• Two free-standing pediatric hospitals
• 700+ providers, who manage over 900,000 patient visits annually             
• A network of 90+ primary and specialty care locations              
• Robust research and innovation endeavors through the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute              
• Academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience

The successful candidate will provide clinical and administrative leadership to the growing Pediatric Dentistry Division. The candidate will report to the Chair of Surgery and be responsible for recruitment and mentoring of providers, maintaining the highest benchmarks of clinical quality through a continual focus on performance improvement, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards, developing research initiatives, and achieving outstanding patient experience results for the children and families we serve. The pediatric dentistry division is comprised of 18 dentists and is a mix of community based and employed providers.

This position is also responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership of the Akron Children’s Celeste Myers Pediatric Dental Clinic. The Clinic was established to meet the oral healthcare needs of low-income and special needs children and is a state-of-the-art four operatory facility. The all-employed staff consists of five pediatric dentists and a team of hygienists and support personnel. The clinic team works collaboratively to manage over 7,000 visits per year and provides much needed diagnostic, treatment and surgical interventions.

Expansion of the rapidly growing Dental Clinic and creation of a pediatric dentistry residency are major focuses of this role.

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 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!

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online or send their CV to Lori Schapel, Physician Recruiter lschapel@akronchildrens.org.