OB/GYN Physician- Women's Health

Akron Children's Women Health -Stark Women's Center

More Than a Job, It's a Calling

At Akron Children's, we believe healthy babies start with healthy mothers, and healthy childhoods start with the very best care possible during pregnancy. As Akron Children's continues to grow throughout the community, we will now offer OBGYN Services at Akron Children's Women Health -Stark Women's Center

With 35,000 outpatient office visits a year, the practice offers a wide range of OB/GYN services from family planning to infertility treatment, diet and weight-loss consulting, treatment for menstrual disorders, ultrasound imaging, mammography, and bone density testing. Join our established practice of 6 experienced physicians and 2 nurse practitioners.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care within a group practice setting.
• Evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of patients across the continuum of women's health services.
• Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and postoperative care as clinically indicated.
• Perform deliveries and gynecologic procedures consistent with training, experience, and granted privileges. OB deliveries and GYN surgeries will continue on the campuses of Akron Children's adult hospital partners.
• Perform office-based procedures and surgical interventions within the approved scope of practice.
• Participate in shared call coverage and other patient care coverage responsibilities as assigned.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Academic and teaching responsibilities in support of an OB/GYN residency program, including resident supervision, clinical teaching, and participation in educational activities.

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 4-year residency in OBGYN
• Licensure: Board certified in OB/GNY required. Current and valid license to practice in Ohio.
• DEA registration and controlled substance certification, as required.
• Years of supervisory experience: none.
• Excellent patient rapport, communication, and time management skills are a must.
• Expertise with EMR (Epic) preferred.

What you can expect

• Competitive, guaranteed base salary
• Student Loan Forgiveness and Fellowship/Residency Stipend
• Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Generous vacation and CME time

Inspire and make a difference

Named as one of Forbes' Best-In-State Employers in 2025, Akron Children's is an independent, nonprofit pediatric health care system that has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, eight regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, it is the only health care system in northeast Ohio fully dedicated to pediatric care. Its vast network of Akron Children's Pediatrics offices offers convenient access to expert pediatric primary care for patients from infancy through young adulthood. From School-Based Health Care to Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Mother and Baby app, Akron Children's makes it easy for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2025, the health care system provided nearly 1.6 million patient encounters and employed more than 7,496 employees.

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 at acravotta@akronchildrens.org .