Medical Geneticist
Company: Akron Children’s
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Requisition Number 28029 Akron Children's Hospital is
dedicated to building a diverse workforce – one that reflects our
patient population and represents the communities we serve. 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. The Clinical
Geneticist will join a well-established team of three geneticists,
one medical biochemical geneticist, two nurse practitioners, twelve
genetic counselors, genetic counseling assistants, two nurses and a
metabolic dietician. The team works collaboratively to treat a wide
range of both adult and pediatric patients, with inherited or
otherwise genetically influenced health issues, in Akron Children's
Hospital's Genetic Center. The Center's clinical services are
supported in part by the Ohio Department of Health, as a Regional
Comprehensive Genetics Center. This position is a 501(c)(3) site
which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the
Federal government. This opportunity offers: · Attractive
guaranteed base salary · Starting Bonus · Quality and Productivity
Bonuses · Comprehensive benefits package · Occurrence based
malpractice · Relocation assistance · Generous vacation and CME
time/money · Student loan repayment strategies · Fellowship Stipend
Requirements include MD or DO degree, board
certification/eligibility by the American Board of Medical Genetics
and Genomics in Clinical Genetics and Genomics and the ability to
obtain an active medical license in the state of Ohio. Hospital
Overview Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890.
With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 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. We also partner with other health systems to bring our
neonatal and pediatric expertise to patients in their community
hospitals. Akron Children's is ranked among America's Best
Children's Hospitals and is the largest pediatric healthcare system
in?Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year,
we've been leading the way to healthier futures for children
through quality patient care, education, advocacy, community
service and medical discovery for more than 130 years! 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. 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. Visit www.akronchildrens.org to learn
more or apply online or contact Jane Hensley at
jhensley@akronchildrens.org for more details. ACPL
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