Summa Health is seeking board certified, fellowship trained Pulmonary Medicine physician to join our growing team of 10 dedicated Pulmonologists and 9 Advanced Practice Providers. Summa's Pulmonary/Critical Care team provides care for 2 hospitals located in Akron and Barberton. Akron Campus encompasses a 95-bed Critical Care/Intensive Pavilion and is a Level 1 Trauma facility, while Barberton Campus holds a 22 ICU bed facility.
Clinical Involvement Opportunities:
- Airway disease management focusing on quality improvement and comprehensive care as it relates to treatment of COPD and asthma, including endobronchial valve placement procedures
- Lung nodule program focusing on advanced bronchoscopy including Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Electromagnetic Navigational Bronchoscopy (ENB)
- Sleep Medicine expansion of services
The selected candidate will become a member of Summa Health Medical Group, a multi-specialty group practice of 400+ physicians. Summa Health System – headquartered in Akron, Ohio – is one of the largest integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems in the state. With 2 hospitals and 20 health centers, Summa provides access to care throughout the region.
Opportunity Highlights
- The selected candidate will see a mix of inpatient consults, outpatient clinic, and procedures
- Option for Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
- Summa Health has been named among the Top 5% in the nation for both Critical Care and Pulmonary Services
- America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)
- America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019)
- Employed position with competitive salary and benefit package
- 24/7 onsite Critical Care physician coverage
- Dedicated bronchoscopy suite with 24/7 anesthesia support with EBUS, navigational, and robotic bronchoscopy systems
- Average 1:4 weekend coverage
- Opportunity for academic appointment with NEOMED
- Opportunity for clinical research, particularly with Summa's Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship program
- Epic System's EMR
Candidate Requirements
- ABIM board certification - Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Fellowship trained in pulmonary/critical care medicine
- Commitment to quality care in a patient centered, team-based environment
Community Information
Akron is the 5th largest city in Ohio with a total population of just under 200,000. Only 40 minutes south of Cleveland, Akron is surrounded by lush greenery and adjacent to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The downtown hosts a vibrant arts scene and world class shopping. Northeast Ohio offers many quality primary and secondary education options.
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