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Physician-Pediatric (Geauga) UHMP-65647

SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center | Northeast Ohio

Full-Time Physician

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Surgeon to join our growing pediatric team and provide exceptional surgical care to children throughout Northeast Ohio.

This is an exciting opportunity to practice within a respected health system while enjoying the resources of University Hospitals and the option for an academic appointment through Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Faculty rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) will be commensurate with experience.

Why Join UH Geauga?

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Academic appointment opportunities with Case Western Reserve University
  • Supportive, collaborative physician culture
  • Access to a broad referral network across University Hospitals
  • Practice at a community-focused medical center backed by a nationally recognized health system

About UH Geauga Medical Center

UH Geauga Medical Center provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients across Northeast Ohio, including a Level III Trauma Center, advanced imaging, emergency and urgent care services, specialty care, and a network of outpatient health centers and physician practices.

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery
  • Eligible for an unrestricted Ohio medical license
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and collaboration

About Northeast Ohio

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life with excellent schools, vibrant communities, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to Cleveland's world-class dining, arts, sports, and cultural attractions.

At University Hospitals, our mission is simple: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional surgical care to pediatric patients as part of a growing team at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Participate in academic activities and collaborate within a broad referral network.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Ohio medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical collaborationMedical practice

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 88% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$128k
Typical market rent
$1,391/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University Hospitals

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
Academic appointment opportunities