Hospital Medicine Careers

Hospital Medicine Physician

Akron, Ohio

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Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Experienced
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000282

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join Our Akron, Ohio, Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Akron, Ohio—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

Local Team Collaboration:

Become part of a cohesive and long-standing team of 29 physicians and 4 APPs with the support of a clinical performance nurse at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.
Our group participates in several hospitalist committees and QI projects.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a 532-bed regional medical center. The hospital has the prestigious “Magnet” status. Cleveland Clinic Akron General is recognized regionally and within Ohio for its expertise and care.

Qualifications:

Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.
We proudly support H1 visa candidates who can take advantage of Sound’s excellent in-house visa specialists and our licensing and credentialing experts. All required filing fees for the visa are paid, and services are covered by Sound.
New graduates, residents, and fellows are encouraged to apply.

Scheduling:

This role can provide either day, night, or swing-shift coverage.
We have 11 physicians and one APP working daily from 7 am to 7 pm. 1 physician works a swing shift daily from 12 pm to 12 am. We have two physicians and one APP working nightly from 7 pm to 7 am.
We have a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation. Our hospitalists work approximately 2 weeks of swings and 2 weeks of nights annually.

Key Responsibilities:

We welcome the challenge of complex cases. The ICU is closed, and no procedures or codes are required. Our team responds to codes on their patients.
For those who like to teach, we work with IM and FM residents from the Cleveland Clinic Akron General residency program.

Living and Working in Akron:

Akron isn’t just where we work—it’s where we live, raise our families, and enjoy the best of a welcoming city with a close-knit community feel. Akron has everything from beautiful parks and trails to supporting outdoor adventures to the vibrant arts and music scene, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a thriving food culture.

Compensation:

Comprehensive rewards are offered.

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact—because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You’re part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention—owning your role in shaping hospital strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership

Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

“In Savannah, most of us have been together 12 to 20 years. That doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because people genuinely enjoy showing up for each other.”

Mihir Patel, MD, MBA, CPE
Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Medicine
“My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. We’re here to give them the tools, the data, and the support — not to micromanage them.”

Chia-Singh Yang, MD
Regional President, Hospital Medicine
“I moved states for this role. I knew right away—after meeting the team—that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.”

Sunny Pattar, MD
Medical Director, Hospital Medicine
“We’re proud of the impact we’re making. It’s real, it’s measurable, and it’s felt in our communities.”

Karen Allen, MD
Regional Medical Director, Hospital Medicine