Physician - Pathology, Community Pathology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Department of Pathology seeks an Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist to join the Community Division in a full-time clinical-track role. Board eligible or certified in AP/CP, MD or DO, eligible for Ohio licensure.

This position offers potential Medical Directorship of a community hospital laboratory, teaching and mentorship with medical students, residents and fellows, access to subspecialty consultation, digital pathology, and a competitive

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology required.
• Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Potential medical directorship of a community hospital laboratory.
• Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Opportunities to participate in subspecialty consultation, molecular pathology, digital pathology, and related innovations.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology

State of Ohio licensure eligibility

Job description

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Job Title:

Physician - Pathology, Community Pathology (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

The Department of Pathology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

We are seeking a highly qualified Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist (AP/CP) to join our Community Division.

This is a full-time clinical-track position. The candidate must be eligible for Ohio medical licensure and board certified/eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology.

This position has the potential for a Medical Directorship of a community hospital laboratory, offering leadership opportunities, career advancement, involvement in community-based pathology services at OSU-affiliated and other community hospitals. It also offers opportunities to participate in teaching and mentorship with medical students, residents, fellows, as well as access to OSU subspecialty consultation, state-of-the‑art diagnostic facilities, including advanced molecular pathology, immunohistochemistry, and digital pathology.

OSU Pathology offers a competitive salary commensurate with rank and years of service with bonus incentives; comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and CME support; access to 403(b) and 457 plans with generous retirement contributions and relocation assistance.

Requirements:

• MD or DO or equivalent
• Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology
• Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio

About The Department of Pathology:

The Department of Pathology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a dynamic, highly collaborative academic department committed to excellence in diagnostic medicine, research, education, and innovation. As part of one of the largest academic medical centers in the Midwest, the department provides comprehensive pathology services across a broad range of subspecialties while supporting the complex clinical needs of Ohio State's nationally recognized medical and surgical programs. Ohio State offers a fully subspecialized approach to surgical pathology, allowing faculty to develop and focus their clinical practice in areas aligned with their expertise and academic interests. The department includes more than 85 faculty members representing multiple pathology subspecialties and provides a high-volume, diverse clinical environment with approximately 70,000 surgical biopsy cases and nearly 25,000 surgical resection cases processed in 2025. The department is recognized for its leadership in digital pathology and continues to expand its work in artificial intelligence, precision pathology, molecular diagnostics, genomics, personalized medicine, and translational research. Faculty have opportunities to collaborate across The Ohio State University College of Medicine and with investigators and clinicians throughout the Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center–James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

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), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 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), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) 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, DO 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 Tier1 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 Tier2 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. 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 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S.News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four 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.

• 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient‑centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
• Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
• More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
• 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
• 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
• State‑of‑the‑art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds

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.

Location: Twelfth Ave, 395W (0356)

Position Type: Regular 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.

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

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