Pediatric Infectious Diseases Faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is recruiting a pediatric infectious diseases physician at the assistant or associate professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will join the Section of Infectious Diseases and provide clinical care, including inpatient consultation, ambulatory clinic referrals, and attending coverage on the inpatient Infectious Diseases service. Faculty participate in academic and scholarly work, with opportunities in clinical and translational research, quality improvement, and collaboration across programs. The role also includes teaching medical students, residents, and infectious diseases fellows. The Section of Infectious Diseases has 20 faculty members and programs in general infectious diseases, neonatal infectious diseases, the Host Defense Program, HIV patient-centered care, hepatitis C, global health and travel medicine, antimicrobial stewardship, hospital epidemiology, and infection prevention. Faculty collaborate with the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory and investigators in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, as well as affiliated research and health centers. Nationwide Children’s serves as the pediatric academic medical center for The Ohio State University College of Medicine, enabling further scholarly and educational collaborations. The position provides medical care and treatment to patients. The physician assesses patients and diagnoses conditions; develops, implements, and adjusts treatment plans; orders and interprets diagnostic tests; educates and supports patients and families; maintains medical records; coordinates care with other healthcare professionals; participates in medical education; and stays current with medical advancements and research. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit freestanding pediatric health care network in Columbus, Ohio. Its 696-bed hospital includes pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, a burn unit, an assessment hospital for special pathogens, and transplant programs. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interests and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Jason Newland, Division Chief of Infectious Diseases.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) equivalent.
Graduate of an approved fellowship program, if applicable.
Medical license in the State of Ohio.
Unrestricted physician license.
Board certified or board eligible in pediatric infectious diseases; the position description also lists board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics as required.
Strong commitment to clinical excellence in patient care.
Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient consultation and ambulatory clinic care for infectious diseases referrals.
Serve as an attending on the inpatient Infectious Diseases service.
Assess patients, diagnose medical conditions, and 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 in 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 teaching medical students, residents, and infectious diseases fellows.
Participate in academic and scholarly work, including opportunities in clinical and translational research and quality improvement initiatives.
Stay current with medical advancements and research.