Psychologist
Cardiology and Medical Inpatient Consultation and Inpatient Liaison 

Whether you're a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children's Hospital has something different that's hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors. You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients and their families. Once you're here, you know you're home. 

 We are seeking a psychologist to join our growing psychology team. This position will include opportunities to expand the services provided by our established Inpatient Consultation/Liaison team. Our Inpatient C/L service provides psychological consult and brief intervention for youth admitted to our medical floors for medical concerns (pain, adjustment following serious illness/injury, adherence to medical recommendations, etc). The psychologist hired for this position will also spend a portion of their time on the cardiology team. In this role, the psychologists will join an interdisciplinary team who collaborate to care for youth with a variety of cardiac conditions (POTS, Single ventricle Defects, etc). Strong interdisciplinary skills and experience providing care in a pediatric medical setting will be important for the psychologists in this role 

This position offers excellent opportunities to participate in training and research, based on candidate's interest. Faculty at Akron Children's Hospital are active in the training of psychology and neuropsychology fellows, psychology practicum students, as well as medical residents and fellows. Research opportunities are abundant for faculty with interest.

Requirements: Ph.D. or Psy.D. in child clinical psychology/pediatric psychology/counseling including completion of an internship in an APA/CPA-accredited child psychology/pediatric psychology program, eligibility for licensure in Ohio, and completion of a formal fellowship/postdoctoral program are required. Experience with medical populations is preferred. Board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology must be obtained within 5 years of hire.

 This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the 
Federal government.

· Attractive guaranteed base salary
· Starting Bonus
· Quality
· Comprehensive benefits package
· Occurrence based malpractice
· Relocation assistance 
· Generous vacation and CME time/allowance
· Student loan repayment strategies with The Fiducius Team

Hospital Overview:

Ranked a Best Children's Hospital by US News and World Report, Akron Children's Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio, providing more than 1 million patient encounters each year. It is centered around two free-standing pediatric hospitals, regional health centers, and 50+ primary care and subspecialty locations. Children aren't just a segment of our focus, they are our focus. The services at Akron Children's Hospital span the entire scope of medical services available today - from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care. We've been leading the way to healthier futures for children since 1890.

Akron Children's Hospital is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8^th largest children's hospital in the country. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University. Active involvement in medical student and resident education; academic appointment at Northeast Ohio Medical University is available and commensurate with experience. Akron Children's is dedicated to family-centered care, and improving the treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institute. 

The resources available to our physicians, the cutting-edge technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.

Community Overview:

It's something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities - the Northeast Ohio community - are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You'll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children's as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children's gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

 Runners, hikers, bikers, and families who like to explore have plenty of options including the recreation of the Towpath Trail. The 110-mile towpath trail from Cleveland to below Canton offers places of tranquility, and hidden views of wildlife. Sports are a way of life in our region with many private and public golf courses as well as numerous lakes for fishing, boating, and sailing. Not far from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we also offer many sports opportunities for youth as well as adults including basketball, baseball, soccer, football, swimming, tennis and more.

From major league attractions to small-town appeal, Northeast Ohio 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 offers outdoor enthusiasts more than 40,000 acres of parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop and dine. 

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