The Outstanding Benefits of a Job and Career at Akron Children's

Benefits

At Akron Children's, we see our team members as individuals who live full and diverse lives. That's why we strive to support our employees and their families through a wide array of benefits that include health/wellness, work/life balance, paid time off, career development programs, professional recognition and more.

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Our comprehensive benefits program offers coverage, connections and resources that enable you to live your best life while growing your career.

Health Coverage

Medical Insurance with 4 choices of medical plans, including 2 consumer-directed High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) that provide employer-paid HSA funding and 2 Preferred Provider Organization plans (PPO)
Prescription Insurance, with $0 co-pay for certain preventive drugs
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, Universal Life, Home & Auto, ID Theft and Pet
Insurance Group Life Insurance – including employer-paid Basic Life, as well as Voluntary Group Life and Dependent Life options

Career and Educational Support

Because of our status as a non-profit organization, full-time employees of Akron Children’s may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. To learn more about the federal program, visit the PSLF website.
Up to $5,250 in education assistance per year for approved courses, certifications, continuing education and college degree programs (eligible employees)
One-on-one career coaching sessions to support your career growth and development
Career resources including resume writing and mock interviews
Professional and leadership development courses

Paid time off

Start accruing PTO on your first day
23-33 PTO days each year depending on your role
Accrual rates increase at 5, 10 and 15 years of service
Holiday pay for eligible roles

Wellness and Lifestyle

Wellness benefits covered at 100%
In-network preventive care visits and wellness screenings
In-network immunizations for you and dependents
Employee Perk programs that span a variety of discount programs including: gym/fitness club memberships, cell phones, restaurants, movies, amusement parks, child care and much more
Programs at no cost to employees and their dependents to manage weight and nutrition, high blood pressure, prediabetes and diabetes
Legal services plan option available to provide support and protection from unexpected personal legal issues including such items as: home & residential, auto & traffic, estate planning & wills, divorce and misdemeanor defense to name a few
Adoption reimbursements
Employee Assistance Program services to support mental health and well-being – virtual and onsite options, as well as access to a variety of discount shopping programs

Financial Health

Retirement – 401(a) and 403(b)
Matching contributions for eligible employees
Variety of resources to help you plan for a secure financial future including Children's Retirement Income
Benefit 403(b) Plan with employer match and Children's Retirement Security Plan, a 401(a) Defined
Contribution Pension Plan, which is fully funded by the hospital
Voluntary Identity Theft benefit which monitors your identity with a choice of 2 protection plans