Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician (MD or DO) - Dayton Children's Hospital

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department: Emergency Medicine

Schedule: Full time

Hours: 40

Job Details

Dayton Children’s is a 231-bed, Magnet®-certified, Level I Trauma Center and a free-standing tertiary care children’s hospital serving a 20-county region in southwest Ohio and eastern Indiana. Our medical staff includes more than 250 pediatric specialists across 43 divisions. We serve a pediatric population of over 500,000, and our combined main and south campus Emergency Departments evaluate just under 100,000 children annually.

Department Specific Job Details

The physician will join an existing team of pediatric emergency medicine physicians, general pediatricians, nurse practitioners, nurses and numerous support staff. There are emergency departments located at the main campus near downtown Dayton and at the south campus located in Miamisburg, Ohio. A pediatric emergency medicine fellowship program was initiated in 2022 accepting 2 fellows per year.

Position Highlights

  • Provide expert care for a diverse range of pediatric emergencies, from trauma to acute medical conditions.
  • Work alongside experienced specialists across 43 pediatric specialties.
  • Engage in professional development and stay at the forefront of pediatric emergency medicine.
  • Enjoy a balanced schedule in a family-friendly environment with top-tier benefits.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus based on commitment
  • Annual incentive bonus potential
  • CME: 5 days and $5,500 annually for full-time physicians
  • PTO: 33 PTO and CME (combined bank) – increases with 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!

Qualifications

  • Medical degree from an accredited program
  • Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency
  • Board certification/eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Ohio medical license (or eligibility to obtain one)
  • Strong clinical and communication skills

Why Choose Dayton Children’s?

State-of-the-Art Facilities – Work in a fully equipped, cutting-edge emergency department built for pediatric emergency medicine excellence.

Collegial, Team-Based Environment – Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing world-class emergency care for children.

Strong Academic Involvement – Hold a faculty appointment at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Recognized as a Best Place to Work – Forbes named Dayton Children’s a Best In-State Employer in 2022 & 2023!

Dayton Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report in three specialties: NICU, orthopedics, and mental health.

Why Dayton?

Dayton, the birthplace of aviation, offers an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, a vibrant arts scene, and miles of scenic parks and trails. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly amenities, a thriving food scene, or rich cultural attractions, Dayton has something for everyone.

Visa sponsorship available. J-1 visa candidates are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert emergency medical care for a diverse range of pediatric trauma and acute conditions. Engage in academic activities including teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through a faculty appointment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Trauma careClinical assessmentTeam collaborationPediatric life supportAcute medical care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 88% have no call, 58% 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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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.8
Better work-life than 70% of Emergency Medicine listings

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Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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About Dayton Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Dayton, OH
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus based on commitment
Annual incentive bonus potential
CME: 5 days and $5,500 annually
PTO: 33 days (PTO and CME combined bank)
Comprehensive benefits package
Top tier parental leave benefits
401(k) with employer match
Mega Backdoor Roth option