Manager, Learning - Simulation & Continuing Medical Education

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH, seeks a Manager, Learning – Simulation & Continuing Medical Education (CME) to lead system-wide simulation-based learning and accredited CME programs. You will align educational initiatives with enterprise priorities and assist in workforce development and patient safety.

Leading a team of learning professionals, you will work with physicians, clinical leaders, and educators to ensure high-quality programs, strategic impact, and ongoing innovation in educational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Adult Learning, Education, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of leadership, project management and/or learning experience.
• Experience with budget process, volumes and FTEs.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for assigned team members.
• Directs system-wide simulation and continuing medical education programs, ensuring accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Leads planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical and professional learning initiatives and uses analytics to measure impact.
• Manages staffing plans, resources and supports financial initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Learning strategy

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Clinical staff relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD (preferred)

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 Manager, Learning – Simulation & Continuing Medical Education (CME) provides strategic and operational leadership for OhioHealth's simulation-based learning and accredited continuing medical education programs. This leader is responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of learning solutions that support clinical excellence, workforce readiness, patient safety, provider development, and organizational performance. The Manager collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical leaders, educators, and operational stakeholders to ensure educational programs align with enterprise priorities, accreditation requirements, quality outcomes, and workforce development goals. This role leads a team of learning professionals and simulation specialists and contributes to the strategic objectives of the Learning, Culture, and Belonging department.

Responsibilities And Duties

Leadership and Team Development (25%)

Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for assigned team members. Builds a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive team culture. Supports professional development, succession planning, and continuous learning Assures that learning supports the strategic plan, complies with regulatory bodies such as TJC, HFAP, AOA, ACGME and OSHA and promotes research and innovation.

Simulation and CME Program Leadership (40%)

Directs system-wide simulation and continuing medical education programs. Ensures compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and credentialing requirements. Oversees simulation operations, technology, equipment, scheduling, and educational quality. Advances innovative learning methodologies that improve clinical competency, teamwork, and patient safety.

Learning Strategy and Program Management (25%)

Leads planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical and professional learning initiatives. Partners with business, clinical, and physician leaders to identify learning needs and design effective solutions. Ensures alignment with organizational goals, quality priorities, and workforce development strategies. Utilizes learning analytics and outcomes data to measure impact and inform decision-making.

Financial and Operational Management (10%)

Manages staffing plans and operational resources. Monitors performance, productivity, and supports financial initiatives. Ensures responsible stewardship of organizational resources and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Additional Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree Field of Study: Adult Learning Field of Study: Education Field of Study: Healthcare Administration Field of Study: Nursing Field of Study: related field. Years of experience: 5 to 7

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Field of Study: Adult Learning, Education, Health Care Administration, Nursing or other related field
• Leadership and management skills
• Thorough knowledge of learning methods including learning technology
• Working knowledge of outcomes / patient safety as it relates to learning
• Physician/Clinical staff relationships
• Accounting, Budgeting and Project Planning/Management Report writing (clinical, financial, productivity and billing)
• Clinical knowledge in any area including nursing, medicine, emergency medicine, respiratory therapy or others preferred
• 5 to 7 years of leadership, project management and/or learning experience
• 5 to 7 years designing and managing learning initiatives for large organizations
• Experience with budget process, volumes and FTEs

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Master's or PhD Degree in in Adult Learning, Education, healthcare Administration, Nursing or other related field. Business implementation Grant writing six sigma Lean training preferred. Knowledgeable and familiar with the use of clinical simulation in the education of healthcare professionals and how it relates to patient safety and physician credentialing. Experience with simulation at all fidelity levels and modalities preferred but not required. Knowledge of graduate medical education and residency requirements Knowledge or experience with concepts of team building, change management and effective communication

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Simulation and Med Education

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