Physician Department of Internal Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Position Overview

The physician provides licensed medical care including diagnosis, treatment, case management and clinical research; directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in an outpatient setting and/or inpatient setting; conducts ambulatory clinics; interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients; performs physical examinations to assess medical conditions; orders procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or medications required; documents all services and instructions provided in medical record; educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families; directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities; serves as preceptor and provides training of residents, fellows, and medical students; ensures continuing medical education requirements are met and participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides licensed medical care including diagnosis, treatment, case management and clinical research
• Directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in an outpatient setting and/or inpatient setting
• Counsels and educates patients and their families
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities
• Serves as preceptor and provides training of residents, fellows, and medical students
• Ensures continuing medical education requirements are met
• Participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), board certified or board eligible in specialization required
• State of Ohio and DEA licensure required
• Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a Geriatrics Fellowship from an ACGME accredited program

Qualifications

• Completion of a Geriatrics Fellowship from an ACGME accredited program

Skills

• Excellent clinical skills
• Strong teaching abilities
• Ability to conduct research

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions

Pay

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Full-time position

Contact Information

To be considered, application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu

Department/Division Overview

The mission is to improve the health of local and national populations by providing exceptional and innovative healthcare delivery, training the next generation of primary care clinicians and scholars, and conducting exemplar research, while optimizing wellness of faculty and staff. The Division is recognized for providing personalized comprehensive patient care, innovative educational opportunities for students and residents, and excellent scholarly work. The Division is leading efforts for the medical center’s Primary Care First and post-acute COVID programs while also leading innovative services focused on delivery of preventive care, quality improvement, telehealth, remote monitoring, diabetes, autism, and many other health conditions.

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.

Additional Information

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.

University

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