Physician - Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Pediatric Palliative Care Leadership Opportunity         

Dayton Children’s Hospital, a freestanding, independent, Level I trauma center children’s hospital in Dayton, Ohio, is recruiting for a full-time Pediatric Palliative Care Physician Leader to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Palliative Care. This is an employed position and includes a very competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.  This is a unique opportunity to lead, grow, and transform a comprehensive palliative care program at a mission-driven children’s hospital known for excellence, collaboration, and heart.

Candidate Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship,
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Eligible for or able to obtain an unrestricted Ohio medical license
• MD or DO candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership ability or strong interest in program development and mentorship.
• Excellent communication skills and desire a long-term, stable leadership role

About Dayton Children’s

At Dayton Children’s, every team member is united by one mission: the relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach. We care for children across a 20-county region spanning southwest Ohio and eastern Indiana. Our families represent many cultures, communities and lived experiences, and our teams are committed to providing above and beyond care to all who walk through our doors.

Physicians choose Dayton Children’s because it is a place where their work is deeply valued, their voice matters and their impact on children’s lives is felt every day. We foster a warm, collaborative and mission-driven culture that feels personal, supportive and energizing. The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics and its residency program are based at Dayton Children’s.  Our physicians hold faculty appointments at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.  Residents in adult neurology, pediatrics, medicine/pediatrics, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and surgery train at Dayton Children’s.

Why Dayton?
Dayton is a welcoming, easy-to-love city where life is simple, affordable and full of opportunity. Families enjoy outstanding schools, a vibrant arts community, 300+ miles of trails, beautiful parks and the world-famous National Museum of the United States Air Force. With short commutes, friendly neighborhoods and a strong sense of community, physicians find it easy to feel at home here.

For additional information, visit www.dayton.com

Benefits:

• Sign-on bonus based on commitment
• Annual incentive bonus potential
• CME: 5 days and $5,500 annually for full-time physicians
• PTO: Based on length of service
• Flexible schedules supporting exceptional work–life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Top tier parental leave benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mega Backdoor Roth option
• Deferred compensation plan
• Plus more!

A Culture of Wellness:

We are proud to be nationally recognized for prioritizing clinician well-being:

• American Heart Association Well-being Works Better – Platinum
• AMA Joy in Medicine – Gold
• All In Wellbeing First Champion
• Newsweek – America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing (2024)

For additional information, contact:                                    

Samantha Wade

Physician Recruiter

Dayton Children’s Hospital

1 Children’s Plaza

Dayton, Ohio 45404

[email protected]

937.641.4948