Does Akron Children's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Akron Children's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Akron Children's. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Akron Children's?

56% of Akron Children's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Akron Children's 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Akron Children's?

Registered Nurse (49) , Medical Assistant (19) , Scheduling Coordinator (9) , PSR I (8) , Staff RN (8) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (7) , RN Staff Nurse (7) , Registered Nurse, BSN (6) , Occupational Therapist (5) , Secretary (5) , Social Worker (5) , Certified Medical Assistant (4) , Licensed Practical Nurse (4) , Nurse Practitioner (4) , Operations Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Akron Children's according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits ." ((in 32 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great people Caring providers Teamwork toward a common goal" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 15 reviews)); "There is a positive work environment" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Akron Children's according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary, pto, benefits, Minimal options for career development" ((in 8 reviews)); "Day shift attitudes, inefficent upper management, phlebotomy" ((in 7 reviews)); "Pay, PTO, lack of advancement for mid" ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers have no experience and are terribe to staff as well." ((in 6 reviews)); "Raises historically are 2" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Akron Children's layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Akron Children's layoffs and their outlook for job security at Akron Children's in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Akron Children's locations?

Akron , Boardman , Youngstown , Cleveland , Kent , Canton , Medina , New York , Cuyahoga Falls , Hudson , Twinsburg , Alliance , Hartville , Massillon , North Canton , Amherst , Beachwood , Lodi , Lorain , Wadsworth , Mansfield , Belpre , Portage , Wooster , Girard , Austintown , Boardman , Ellet

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Akron Children's reviews

3.2

56% would recommend to a friend

(473 total reviews)

Chris Gessner

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

Akron Children's has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 473 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Akron Children's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

473 reviews

3.0

Nov 22, 2023

Short staffed

Licensed practical nurse (lpn)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great staff and competent providers. Great patient care

Cons

Short staffed and underpaid. The company doesn’t care about employees

Akron Children's Response

Thanks for taking time to share your thoughts on Akron Children’s. Akron Children’s continues to make considerable strides in addressing the staffing shortages that have impacted many hospitals. In the past year, our retention rates have increased, and we continue to aggressively recruit to fill open positions at all levels of the organization. In addition, we regularly review and adjust compensation to ensure we remain competitive in the marketplace – not only for recruitment purposes but also to support current employees.

4.0

Oct 30, 2023

Big changes in mgmt

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families

Cons

I miss some old traditions and committees/ events that Mr. Considine provided to staff New CEO is not involved or has even step foot on the inpatient units

Akron Children's Response

Thanks for your positive comments. We agree – our workforce is filled with compassionate people who provide outstanding care. We encourage you to take advantage of the various channels available to all employees to reach out to the CEO. You can join his regular online Tuesday chats or utilize his designated office hours, which are specifically for one-on-one conversations with employees.

5.0

Oct 26, 2023

Great Leadership & Job

Patient access service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Willing to work around schedules, very flexible boss.

Cons

Sometimes having to deal with angry parents in high pressure situations.

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Jobs at Akron Children's

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Patient Service Representative

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