Clinical Ethicist

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus seeks an Ethics Advisor to support Ethics Advisory Committees, provide consultations, education and policy development.

You will participate in ethics education for medical staff, residents, nurses and allied professionals, and assist with research and article writing on clinical ethics.

This day-shift, 40-hour weekly role sits in the Mission And Ministry department, with a commitment to safety, quality and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Knowledge of ethical principles and clinical ethics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form and maintain interdisciplinary relationships.

Responsibilities

• Availability for ethics consultations and on-call duties.
• Attend Ethics Advisory Committee meetings at facilities.
• Provide ethics education to medical staff, residents, nurses and allied health providers.
• Assist in research and article writing on clinical ethics.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures with ethical dimensions.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Ethics knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the work of the Ethics Advisory Committees at assigned facilities through availability for consultations, education and policy and procedure development.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 40%
  Availability for ethics consultations, including being on-call.
• 10%
  Attending Ethics Advisory Committee meetings at assigned facilities.
• 25%
  Provision of ethics education to medical staff, residents, nurses and allied health providers.
• 15%
  Assist in the performance of research and article writing related to clinical ethical activities.
• 10%
  Development and implementation of policies and procedures with ethical dimensions. The major duties, responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed by employees in this job. Employee is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree (Required)

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Graduate degree in a relevant field. Knowledge of ethical principles, forms of moral reasoning, relevant issues in medical ethics especially clinical ethics and management of high-intensity interpersonal conflict. strong written and verbal communication skills. At least two Years of Experience in working with clinical ethical issues as a member of an ethics consultation service, either in a team or lone practitioner setting. Also, a demonstrated ability to form and maintain healthy positive interdisciplinary relationships will be essential.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Mission And Ministry

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.