Position Overview
The Division of Infectious Diseases is actively recruiting an Infectious Diseases specialist with interest and/or expertise in the immunocompromised host. This position will provide infectious diseases consultative services in the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Additional service opportunities are available on our dedicated solid organ transplant service. The physician will also be expected to maintain an ambulatory longitudinal care clinic. The division has established and maintains a robust Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program, seeing approximately 2,200 patients last year. The physician will participate in the training of Infectious Diseases fellows, housestaff and medical students, as well as advance practice providers and other allied medical professionals. The physician will also be expected to participate in scholarly activities (clinical research, quality improvement) and relevant committee work. Interest/expertise in the management of immunocompromised patients, particularly those with hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is expected. Clinical research experience with this population is preferred.
Division Overview
The Division of Infectious Diseases is led by Division Director Susan L. Koletar, MD and is comprised of 26 faculty, and 4 advanced practice providers. The Division is committed to providing comprehensive patient care, engaging in high quality research and offering innovative medical education to medical students, post-doctoral trainees and professional colleagues. Approximately 8,800 consults were seen last year for patients with a wide range of serious and life-threatening infections. The division has five consult services: 2 general ID services, transplant (solid organ), James, OSU East Hospital and an overflow service. Our two-year ACGME accredited Fellowship Program prepares trainees to be consultants in infectious diseases, with fundamental training for a career in academic infectious diseases. The Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit, a National Institutes of Health-designated research site for the treatment of HIV and AIDS, and continuously funded since 1987, anchors a robust research program. Clinical and scholarly activities are enhanced through collaborations with a number of internal and external partners, including the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity, College of Public Health, Columbus Public Health and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday by clicking on this link: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Medical-Center-Campus/Physician---Infectious-Diseases---Immunocompromised-Specialist--Open-Rank-Track-Faculty-_R114574-1. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu.
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