Physician or Physician Scientist – Associate Section Director for Research, Advanced Cardiac ...

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a board-certified/eligible electrophysiologist physician/scientist at associate or full professor rank to lead an elite team of academic electrophysiology physicians. The Associate Section Director for Research provides senior leadership for the academic and research strategic direction of the advanced arrhythmia programs.

This role focuses on expanding the research portfolio and novel therapeutic options to support a

Qualifications

• Board Eligible/Certified.
• Successful completion of a US accredited Electrophysiology fellowship.
• Eligible for an Ohio license.
• Successful clinical or translational research program.
• Qualify for an academic appointment at The Ohio State University; rank and salary commensurate with training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead an elite team of academic electrophysiology physicians.
• Provide senior leadership for the academic and research strategic direction of the advanced arrhythmia programs.
• Focus on expanding the research portfolio and novel therapeutic options for advanced arrhythmic disorders.
• Support a robust inpatient and outpatient electrophysiology program at the Ross Heart Hospital and Wexner Medical Center.

Skills

Academic leadership

Electrophysiology

Clinical research

Program development

Education

MD

Fellowship in Electrophysiology

Job description

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Job Title: Physician or Physician Scientist – Associate Section Director for Research, Advanced Cardiac Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology Section (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a dynamic and accomplished board-certified/board-eligible electrophysiologist physician/physician scientist. at the associate or full professor rank, to lead an elite team of academic electrophysiology physicians. The Associate Section Director for Research provides senior leadership for the academic and research strategic direction of the advanced arrhythmia programs. This role is responsible for advancing high-quality research, program growth, and multidisciplinary collaboration across the cardiovascular enterprise. The successful candidate will focus on expanding the research portfolio and novel therapeutic options for the treatment of advanced arrhythmic disorders to support a robust inpatient and outpatient electrophysiology program in a world-class facility at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is setting new standards for advanced heart and vascular care through our internationally and nationally recognized experts of more than 60 cardiology and vascular medicine specialists. We offer heart and vascular patients some of the most exciting and innovative technologies, treatments, and clinical trials, many of which are only available at Ohio State. The majority of our faculty are principal investigators on a variety of research projects in both translational, and clinical research settings.

Requirements

• Board Eligible/Certified
• Successful completion of a US accredited Electrophysiology fellowship
• Eligible for an Ohio license
• Successful clinical or translational research program
• Qualify for an academic appointment at The Ohio State University. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine comprises more than 60 cardiologists with focus areas that include general cardiology, interventional and structural heart disease, electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, heart failure, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, pulmonary vascular disease, women's cardiovascular disease, cardiac MRI/CT, and cardio-oncology. The Division is affiliated with the Ross Heart Hospital, which ranked as a “Best Hospital” in the top 50 in the nation as reported by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to the 60 cardiologists, there are six fellowship programs: core cardiovascular medicine fellowship, interventional cardiology fellowship, electrophysiology fellowship, heart failure and cardiac transplant fellowship, adult congenital heart disease fellowship, and cardiovascular diagnostic imaging fellowship. The Division provides services in over 12 counties in Ohio and Kentucky.

Faculty Defined

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank)

• Persons with titles of 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. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery, and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally, and globally.

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. It is committed to providing world-class care, and we're proud to celebrate our 33rd consecutive year ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, it was recognized with nine nationally ranked specialties out of 15, and four 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 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes' list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Columbus, Ohio

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.

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