Physician - Infectious Diseases - General Infectious Diseases (Open Rank/Track Faculty

Ohio State University; United States; Vor Ort; USD 250.000 - 400.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an academic Infectious Diseases physician to join the Division of Infectious Diseases/Department of Internal Medicine. The role involves inpatient consults on Main Campus and OSU East Hospital, plus an ambulatory longitudinal clinic and opportunities in transplant, Telehealth, and OPAT program.

Academic track includes teaching fellows, housestaff, and students, with expectations for scholarly activity and clinical research.

Qualifikationen

• MD, DO or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases.
• Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Aufgaben

• Diagnose and treat general infectious diseases.
• Respond to consultation requests; determine and implement treatment plans.
• Provide instructional training to fellows, housestaff, medical students and staff.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities.

Kenntnisse

Infectious Diseases

HIV care

Clinical research

Ambulatory care

Ausbildung

MD, DO or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Physician - Infectious Diseases - General Infectious Diseases (Open Rank/Track Faculty

Department: 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 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 general ID and HIV. This position will provide inpatient infectious diseases consultative services within the Medical Center on Main Campus and OSU East Hospital. The physician will also be expected to maintain an ambulatory longitudinal care clinic. In addition to coverage of general ID services, opportunities exist for coverage of several service lines, including a dedicated solid organ transplant service, Telehealth, and community hospital consultation. The division has established and maintains a robust Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program, seeing approximately 2,200 patients last year. Participates 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 be expected to participate in scholarly activities, for example clinical research, and quality improvement projects. Interest/expertise in the management of general infectious diseases, HIV, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and hospital epidemiology are desired.

Division Overview The Division of Infectious Diseases is led by Division Director Susan L. Koletar, MD and is comprised of 30 faculty, and 5 advanced practice providers. The Division is committed to providing comprehensive patient care, engaging in high quality research and offering innovative medical education to medical students, post-doctoral trainees and professional colleagues. Approximately 8,800 consults were seen last year for patients with a wide range of serious and life-threatening infections. The division has seven consult services: 3 general ID services, 1 transplant (solid organ), 2 James Cancer Center services, and 1 at OSU East Hospital. Our two-year ACGME accredited Fellowship Program prepares trainees to be consultants in infectious diseases, with fundamental training for a career in academic infectious diseases. The Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit, a National Institutes of Health-designated research site for the treatment of HIV and AIDS, and continuously funded since 1987, anchors a robust research program. Clinical and scholarly activities are enhanced through collaborations with a number of internal and external partners, including the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity, College of Public Health, Columbus Public Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

• Duties and Responsibilities -This is an academic position on the clinical track that emphasizes diagnosis and treatment of general infectious diseases
• 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 activitiesRequirements - MD, DO or equivalent
• Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases
• 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 communications skills

Faculty Defined Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The Wexner Medical Center The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library, and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we’re proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15, and two were selected as high-performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high-performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, and heart failure.

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

Location: Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type: Regular Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

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