Diabetes Center Director

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine seek a Pediatric Endocrinologist with expertise in diabetes mellitus. This is a leadership position and an endowed chair for diabetes mellitus research and clinical care. The Director will develop the diabetes program toward national prominence. The Division has multidisciplinary programs for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3c diabetes; total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation; and transition to adult diabetes care, supported by quality-improvement and translational-research infrastructures. The Division also treats the full range of endocrine disorders and operates additional multidisciplinary and collaborative programs and clinics. The role provides medical care and treatment to patients. The physician assesses and diagnoses medical conditions, develops and implements treatment plans, monitors patient progress, orders and interprets diagnostic tests, educates and supports patients and families, maintains medical records, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The role also includes participation in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and staying current with medical advancements and research. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, innovative thought leader with diabetes expertise, excellent clinical skills, an innovative research program with high-impact publications and extramural funding, administrative and leadership experience, and a commitment to teaching and advocacy. Applicants must have completed a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology and be board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent.
Graduate of an approved fellowship program, if applicable.
Medical license in the State of Ohio.
Unrestricted physician license.
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics.
Completed fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology.
Board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology.
Expertise in diabetes mellitus.
Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Nice To Haves

Excellent clinical skills.
An innovative research program with high-impact publications and extramural research funding.
Administrative and leadership experience.
Commitment to teaching and advocacy.

Responsibilities

Provide medical care and treatment to patients.
Conduct patient assessments and diagnose medical conditions.
Develop and implement treatment plans in accordance with established protocols.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests to aid diagnosis and treatment.
Communicate with patients and families to provide education and support.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
Participate in training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
Stay current with medical advancements and research.
Develop the diabetes program toward national prominence.