At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading team in infectious diseases and solid organ transplant care.
- Company: The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for research and teaching.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care and advance your medical career.
- Qualifications: MD or DO with expertise in Infectious Diseases and solid organ transplants.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 £ per year.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek an academic Infectious Diseases physician to join the Division of Infectious Diseases/Department of Internal Medicine. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.
Position Overview
The Division of Infectious Diseases is actively recruiting an Infectious Diseases specialist with interest and/or expertise in solid organ transplant (SOT). This position will provide infectious diseases consultative services in the Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC), which is a top 20 transplant program by volume in the United States, performing an average of 600 solid organ transplants each year, including heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants. Additional service opportunities are available on our James Cancer Center team with immunocompromised hosts including bone marrow transplant and the acute leukemia program.
The physician will be joining 2 other experienced SOT attendings and will maintain a dedicated SOT-only ambulatory care clinic. The physician will participate in the training of Infectious Diseases fellows, housestaff, medical students, as well as advance practice providers and other allied medical professionals. Participation in scholarly activities (clinical research, quality improvement) and relevant committee work is expected. Interest/expertise in the management of SOT, immunocompromised patients, particularly those with hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is expected. Clinical research experience with this population is preferred.
Division Overview
The Division of Infectious Diseases is led by Division Director Susan L. Koletar, MD and is comprised of 28 faculty and 4 advanced practice providers. The Division is committed to providing comprehensive patient care, engaging in high-quality research, and offering innovative medical education to medical students, post-doctoral trainees, and professional colleagues. Approximately 8,800 consults were seen last year for patients with a wide range of serious and life-threatening infections. The division has seven consult services: 3 general ID services, 1 transplant (solid organ), 2 James Cancer Center services, and 1 at OSU East Hospital.
Our two-year ACGME accredited Fellowship Program prepares trainees to be consultants in infectious diseases, with fundamental training for a career in academic infectious diseases. The Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit, a National Institutes of Health-designated research site for the treatment of HIV and AIDS, has been continuously funded since 1987, anchoring a robust research program. Clinical and scholarly activities are enhanced through collaborations with various internal and external partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- This is an academic position on the clinical track that emphasizes diagnosis and treatment of infections in SOT.
- Responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes, and implements treatment plans and/or required medications.
- Provides instructional training to fellows, housestaff, medical students, and ancillary staff.
- Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities.
Requirements
- MD, DO or equivalent.
- Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases.
- Training or experience in Transplant Infectious Diseases is highly desired.
- Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.
- Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.
Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching.
Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library, and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care and has been ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list for 31 consecutive years.
Location
Columbus, Ohio is located in Ohio’s capital city, near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Physician – Clinical Faculty, Infectious Diseases - Solid Organ Transplant Specialist (Open Rank/Track Faculty) employer: The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of cardiovascular medicine. With access to cutting-edge research, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to faculty development, employees are empowered to advance their careers while contributing to world-class patient care in a vibrant metropolitan area. The university's strong focus on work-life balance and community engagement further enhances its appeal as a place where professionals can thrive both personally and professionally.
