Physician Clinical Faculty, Infectious Diseases - Solid Organ Transplant Specialist (Open Ran[...]

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Ohio is seeking an academic Infectious Diseases physician to join their Division of Infectious Diseases. This role emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of infections in solid organ transplant patients, providing consultative services and conducting scholarly activities. Ideal candidates will have expertise in transplant infectious diseases, exceptional critical thinking, and excellent communication skills. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to the recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Training or experience in Transplant Infectious Diseases is highly desired.
• Excellent skills in diagnosis and treatment of infections.
• Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to consultation requests and implements treatment plans.
• Provides instructional training to fellows and medical students.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independence

Expertise in Transplant Infectious Diseases

Education

MD, DO or equivalent

Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases

Job description

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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek an academic Infectious Diseases physician to join the Division of Infectious Diseases/Department of Internal Medicine. Academic rank and track are commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Division of Infectious Diseases is actively recruiting an Infectious Diseases specialist with interest and/or expertise in solid organ transplant (SOT). This position will provide infectious diseases consultative services in the Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC), a top 20 transplant program by volume in the United States. The CTC performs an average of 600 solid organ transplants each year, including heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas transplants. Additional service opportunities are available on our James Cancer Center team with immunocompromised hosts, including bone marrow transplant and the acute leukemia program. The physician will be joining two other experienced SOT attendings and will also be expected to maintain a dedicated SOT-only ambulatory care clinic.

Physician will participate in the training of Infectious Diseases fellows, housestaff and medical students, as well as advance practice providers and other allied medical professionals. The physician will also be expected to participate in scholarly activities (clinical research, quality improvement) and relevant committee work.

Interest or expertise in the management of SOT, immunocompromised patients—particularly those with hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation—is expected. Clinical research experience with this population is preferred.

Duties And Responsibilities

• This is an academic position on the clinical track that emphasizes diagnosis and treatment of infections in SOT.
• Responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or required medications.
• Provides instructional training to fellows, housestaff, medical students and ancillary staff.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities.

Requirements

• MD, DO or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases.
• Training or experience in Transplant Infectious Diseases is highly desired.
• Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

How To Apply

To be considered, application materials must include a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, [e-mail].

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.