Description
About Dayton Children’s
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.
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 serve a diverse pediatric population representing a wide range of cultures, communities, and lived experiences, and we are committed to providing above and beyond care to all who walk through our doors.
Job Overview
Dayton Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Palliative Care Physician Leader to serve as Division Chief of Pediatric Palliative Care. This is a unique opportunity to lead, grow, and transform a comprehensive pediatric palliative care program at a mission-driven children’s hospital known for excellence, collaboration, and heart.
We are seeking a physician with strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for leadership, mentorship, and program development. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to build a long-term leadership career within a highly collaborative and supportive pediatric health system.
Position Highlights
Lead and expand the Pediatric Palliative Care program across inpatient and outpatient settings
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate, family-centered care for children with serious illness
Opportunity to shape program development, quality initiatives, and strategic growth
Mentor and support learners, faculty, and interdisciplinary team members
Participate in teaching opportunities through the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Employed position offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Flexible scheduling that supports exceptional work–life balance
Our physicians hold faculty appointments at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and educate medical students, residents, fellows, hospital staff, and community professionals. Residents in pediatrics, medicine/pediatrics, family medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, orthopedics, child psychiatry, and other specialties train at Dayton Children’s.
Why Dayton?
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.
We are honored to have been recognized by the AMA Joy in Medicine program at the Gold level for 2025-2026 and have been awarded a Best-In-State employer by Forbes since 2022.
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)
Dayton is a welcoming, affordable city with the feel of a close-knit community and the amenities of a larger metro area. Residents enjoy outstanding schools, a vibrant arts scene, over 300 miles of trails, beautiful parks, and attractions like the National Museum of the United States Air Force. With short commutes and friendly neighborhoods, physicians find it easy to feel at home here.
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 5 CME rolled into one 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!
Salary:
Salary + Leadership Range = 227,000 - 256,000 - 273,000
Requirements
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 for a long-term, stable leadership role
