Physician- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgeon (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedics is recruiting a Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon for our main campus/University Hospital located in Columbus, Ohio. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

The successful candidate will be employed full-time by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Leadership opportunities and resources are available for qualified candidates with ambitions to build academically strong subspecialty divisions and foster the development of a robust program of research and training. Salary is highly competitive, with bonus potential and an excellent benefits package.

The Department of Orthopaedics at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center operates across multiple locations, including the University Hospital, OSU East Hospital, and over 6 ambulatory care locations across Central Ohio. We completed over 13,000 surgical cases in fiscal year 2025. We have over 50 surgical providers within the Department. Orthopaedics handles a diverse range of medical issues, from acute fractures to elective joint replacements. The Department of Orthopaedics has two residency programs: the Orthopaedic Residency Program, which is a five-year program with thirty residents, and the Podiatric Residency Program, which is a three-year program with six residents. We also have five fellowships with seven fellows across the fellowships. All education programs are designed to provide education and experience in the clinical, educational, administrative, and research aspects of orthopaedics and podiatry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The orthopaedic surgeon provides licensed medical care in the specialty area of orthopaedic surgery.
• Responsibilities include diagnosis, surgery, pre/post-surgery care, staff education, collaboration on case management, and clinical research.
• The orthopaedic surgeon manages complex and sometimes unpredictable situations.
• The orthopaedic surgeon must be competent in technical clinical and surgical skills, cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients receiving the above-mentioned services.
• The orthopaedic surgeon is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and physician’s standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to the Intensive Caring Value Statements.

Requirements:

• MD or DO
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
• Successful completion of an accredited Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Eligible for an Ohio Medical License

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. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.
• 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 is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum.

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we’re proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.