Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics (ACHP) - Ashland, OH

Community Overview:

It’s something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities — the Northeast Ohio community — are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You’ll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children’s as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children’s gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

Ashland, Ohio is located in north central Ohio, convenient to Interstate 71 between Mansfield and Wooster with great proximity to Akron, Cleveland and Columbus.   With a population of just over 20,000 people, the city boasts a strong infrastructure while maintaining its small-town charm.  The pace of life is less stressful l than many large cities and there are plenty of opportunities for enjoyment outside of work.  The Mohican State Park is one of the region’s most beautiful recreation areas where you can enjoy the outdoors through many venues including but not limited to, camping, canoeing, and horseback riding.   The large Amish population in the area also gives Ashland and the region a unique point of interaction with a simpler time. There are many great communities within an easy commute to the Ashland office location.

Ashland city school system offers excellent academic experiences and modern facilities.   A new elementary and middle school are currently under construction and are scheduled to open fall of 2015.  There are also two private schools in Ashland as well as Ashland University, a private liberal arts university.