Complex Care Associate Division Chief for Research

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Academic Pediatrician to serve as the Associate Division Chief for Research. The ideal candidate will lead research activities, provide patient care, and mentor in the Division.

Key qualifications include a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine degree, board certification in Pediatrics, and excellent communication skills. The position offers collaborative opportunities within a multidisciplinary team to enhance care for patients with complex medical needs.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics required.
• Experience in clinical practice preferred.
• Ability to provide care for individuals with medical complexity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and diagnose medical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Communicate with patients and families for education and support.
• Train medical students and residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduate of an approved Fellowship program

Job description

Overview

The Division of Complex Health Care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is actively seeking a qualified Academic Pediatrician to join our team as the Associate Division Chief for Research (ADCR). The successful candidate will have a track record of independent research and be eligible for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The ADCR will lead the expansion of the Division’s research activities by mentoring the rest of the Division’s research endeavors, as well as continuing their own academic career. A major goal will be building connections between the clinical enterprise and the Research Institute, which consists of 13 multidisciplinary centers of excellence.

The Division provides primary and specialty care to children and adults with complex medical needs. Our service is holistic, family‑centered, and aims to improve health outcomes by reducing fragmentation of care. The Division includes the Complex Health Care Clinic, the Comprehensive Cerebral Palsy Program, and the Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding Program. We also have a consultative inpatient program and sponsor a complex‑care fellowship.

The successful candidate will join an expanding division that consists of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, dieticians, care coordinators, nurses, medical assistants, and a pharmacist. Opportunities exist to join any of the Division’s programs, as well as other clinical teams at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Candidates must be BC/BE in Pediatrics. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be able to think critically, have a strong medical background to provide outstanding medical care for individuals with medical complexity, and understand the importance of teamwork.

Job Description Summary

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Essential Functions

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up‑to‑date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up to date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

Licensure Requirements

• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

Certifications

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• Frequently: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Continuously: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near
• Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above: Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet