Complex Care Faculty

35 Pediatric Academic Association, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The 35 Pediatric Academic Association, Inc. is seeking a qualified Pediatrician for its Division of Complex Health Care. This role will involve conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing holistic, family-centered care to children with complex needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine, an unrestricted medical license in Ohio, and board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics. Opportunities for research and leadership roles will be available.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an approved Fellowship program where applicable.
• Medical License in Ohio is mandatory.
• Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and diagnose medical conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans per protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests for treatment.
• Communicate with patients and families for education.
• Maintain accurate medical records and coordinate care.
• Participate in training for medical students and residents.

Skills

Patient assessments

Treatment plan development

Medical record maintenance

Education and support communication

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation from an approved Fellowship program

Medical License in the State of Ohio

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics

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 Pediatrician or Med-Peds physician to join our team. 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. Numerous opportunities to pursue leadership within the Division exist and are encouraged. Research, quality improvement, education, and advocacy are core activities of the department. Our program is the lead site for the Cerebral Palsy Research Network. We are actively involved in improving the care for all children in Ohio through our Accountable Care Organization, Partners for Kids.

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 and Licensure Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.
• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician, required.
• Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, flexing/extending of neck, fumes/gases/vapors, lifting/Carrying: 0-10 lbs, 11-20 lbs, 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.
• 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