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Physician or Physician Scientist - Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Cardio-Oncology, (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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Job Title: Physician or Physician Scientist - Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Cardio-Oncology, (Open Rank/Track Faculty) Department: The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek an academic Cardio-Oncologist to direct the Cardio-Oncology Section within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine seeks a board-certified/ board-eligible cardio-oncologist at the associate professor or professor rank, with an extramurally funded clinical or translational research program to lead an elite team of academic physicians.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in both clinical care and research initiatives, leading the Division's Cardio-Oncology Section with a focus defining the mechanisms underlying cardiovascular toxicity of oncologic treatments, advancing preventative care, and managing cardiovascular complications from therapy.

Responsibilities will include expanding outpatient and inpatient consultative services in routine and complex cardio-oncology care in our world-class facilities at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital and the James Cancer Hospital, and Solove Research Institute, advancing cardio-oncology research, and mentoring junior faculty and trainees.

The Ohio State University Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is setting new standards for advanced heart and vascular care through our internationally and nationally recognized experts of more than 60 cardiology and vascular medicine specialists.

We offer heart and vascular patients some of the most exciting and innovative technologies, treatments, and clinical trials, many of which are only available at Ohio State. Most of our faculty are principal investigators on various research projects in both the basic, translational, and clinical research settings.

Requirements - Board Eligible/Certified - Successful completion of a US-accredited cardiology fellowship - Eligible for an Ohio License - Clinical and Extramurally funded research desirable - Qualify for an academic appointment at The Ohio State University – Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, comprised of over 60 cardiologists with focus areas to include: general cardiology, interventional, electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, heart failure, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory assist, pulmonary vascular disease, women’s cardiovascular disease, cardiac MRI/CT, and cardio-oncology. The Division is affiliated with the Ross Heart Hospital, which ranked as “Best Hospital” in the top 50 in the nation as reported by US News and World Report. In addition to the 60 cardiologists, there are six fellowship programs: core cardiovascular medicine fellowship, interventional cardiology fellowship, electrophysiology fellowship, heart failure and cardiac transplant fellowship, adult congenital heart disease fellowship, and cardiovascular diagnostic imaging fellowship. The division provides services in over 12 counties in Ohio and Kentucky The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) The OSUCCC – James strives to create a cancer-free world by integrating research with excellence in education and patient-centered care. Ohio State is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a designation competitively maintained since 1976. It is one of only a few centers funded by the NCI to conduct phase I, II, and III clinical trials on novel anticancer drugs provided by the NCI. As the cancer program’s 356-bed adult patient-care component, The James is the third-largest cancer hospital in the country and one of the best in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. With 21 floors and more than 1.1 million square feet, The James fosters collaboration and integration of cancer research and clinical cancer care. Faculty Defined Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research. Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care. 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. The Ohio State University College of Medicine The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The Wexner Medical Center The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 8 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 13 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia and prostate cancer. Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.

  • 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
  • Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
  • More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
  • 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
  • 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
  • State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds The University Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow. The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, suppor

Key Responsibilities

The Director will lead the Cardio-Oncology Section, providing strategic leadership for clinical care and research initiatives. Responsibilities include managing complex cardio-oncology cases, advancing research on cardiovascular toxicity, and mentoring junior faculty and trainees.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in cardiology and have completed a US-accredited cardiology fellowship. An established, extramurally funded clinical or translational research program is required for this academic appointment.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Cardiovascular toxicity management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician or Physician Scientist - Cardiovascular Medicine, Director, Cardio-Oncology, (Open Rank/Track Faculty) at Ohio State University a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology — ranked against 654 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 64% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in oncologyranked against 654 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $89k (middle half $83k–$114k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Ohio633 active22,545 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 64% no call · 33% no weekends33 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (654 Oncology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Ohio State University

Higher Education
Columbus, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.