The Ohio State University
Physician – Clinical Faculty, Infectious Diseases - Solid Organ Transplant Specialist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
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JOB TITLE:
Physician – Clinical Faculty, Infectious Diseases - Solid Organ Transplant Specialist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
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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 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). The CTC is a top 20 transplant program, by volume, in the United States.
The CTC is comprised of a team of innovative experts who advance research and provide excellent patient care. 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 2 other experienced SOT attendings. The physician 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 be expected to participate in scholarly activities (clinical research, quality improvement) and relevant committee work.
Interest/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.
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.
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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
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This is an academic position on the clinical track that emphasizes diagnosis and treatment of infections in SOT
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Responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or required medications
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Provides instructional training to fellows, housestaff, medical students and ancillary staff
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Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities
Requirements
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MD, DO or equivalent
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Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases
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Training or experience in Transplant Infectious Diseases is highly desired.
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Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio
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Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to work independently
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Excellent written and oral communications skills
How to Apply
To be considered, application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu
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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.
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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 8 nationally ranked [https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/about-us/us-news] 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 13 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia and prostate cancer.
Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.
- 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
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.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty
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