Hospital Pediatrics Faculty - Associate Division Director for Research

The Division of Hospital Pediatrics at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University Columbus Ohio is seeking a mid-career faculty member to join our team as Associate Division Director for Research.

The Division of Hospital Medicine and the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Childrens provide outstanding infrastructure for single- and multi-center hospital-medicine specific research. Nationwide Childrens Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health funded free-standing pediatric research facilities. In 2023 our hospital medicine divisions extramural grant funding exceeded $700000 supporting a wide portfolio of multi-center projects focused on evidence translation and equity.

The Division of Hospital Pediatrics currently has 56 faculty members including pediatric newborn and med/peds hospitalists with diverse academic and clinical interests. An ACGME-accredited two or three-year fellowship program started in 2018 and welcomes two fellows per year. Supported by superb clinical infrastructure the division had over 7800 discharges and 23000 patient days in 2023. Newborn hospitalists cover the nursery at Ohio State Medical Center involving over 5000 deliveries per year.

Ideal candidates for this academic position will be hospital medicine fellowship or research fellowship-trained hospitalists with a strong track record in clinical and/or translational research mentorship and teaching. Responsibilities will include the conduct of individual and collaborative original scientific research faculty and fellow research mentorship and provision of clinical care.

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students residents and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable required.

• Medical License in the State of Ohio required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician required.

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics required.

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Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Hand use: grasping gripping turning Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet