Physician - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Prosthetics/Orthotics/Limb Loss Medical Director (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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Job Title:Physician - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Prosthetics/Orthotics/Limb Loss Medical Director (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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Position Overview
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE physiatrist for an outpatient position with unlimited potential for growth.  The ideal candidate would have experience and be proficient in prosthetic, orthotics, assistive device prescription as well as evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions and gait analysis.  Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.  Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, and conference and vacation.

Department/Division Overview
Outpatient services are provided at our west campus Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care Center. Our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department is ranked #1 in Columbus and #37 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.  Newsweek has ranked Ohio State Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital as #1 in Ohio.  Additionally, our residency program is ranked 24th through Doximity Residency Navigator.

Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty responsibilities are consistent with our tripartite mission – patient care, education, and clinical research. The physiatrist will be the Medical Director of our outpatient limb loss service line which includes collaboration with the outpatient limb loss therapy team as well as our Military Medicine plastic surgery team. The individual selected for this position will have ample opportunities to contribute to training, research, and other scholarly pursuits. Other duties include but are not limited to representing the program or Department by participating in committees, conferences, and representing OSU at professional meetings and community speaking engagements. The physiatrist is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.

Requirements
•    MD or DO
•    Successful completion of an accredited PM&R Residency Program
•    Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R
•    Eligible for an Ohio Medical License 

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Start date is anticipated as soon as possible but can be adjusted to meet the candidate’s needs.  

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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.

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