Pediatric Division Director Healthy Active Living HAL
Akron Childrens Hospital
Akron, OH · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
Pediatric Division Director
Healthy Active Living Pediatrician
Akron Children's Golisano Campus
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.
We seek a board-certified experienced physician with Obesity Medicine certification and experience managing patients with obesity, including those who have undergone bariatric surgery. The Director of Healthy Active Living (HAL) will provide both clinical and administrative leadership for a growing pediatric obesity medicine program.
Akron Children's Healthy Active Living program is a multidisciplinary obesity management program including physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, psychologists, and other team members.
The team is seeking a pediatric physician leader who is:
Dynamic, collaborative, and relationship-oriented.
A strong team builder who can work across specialties, particularly with General Pediatrics.
Creative and open-minded regarding patient scheduling, care delivery models, and operational improvements.
Interested in community outreach and obesity prevention initiatives.
Passionate about growing clinical research and helping advance obesity medicine through innovation and scholarly work.
What you can expect:
Competitive, guaranteed base salary
Collaboration with a supportive, integrated team
Comprehensive benefits package including relocation
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Generous vacation and CME time
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 Abby Cravotta acravotta@akronchildrens.org.