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Physician – Clinical Faculty, Infectious Diseases - Solid Organ Transplant Specialist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Infectious DiseaseFull-Time

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Job Description

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following: Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. Job Title: Physician – Clinical Faculty, Infectious Diseases - Solid Organ Transplant Specialist (Open Rank/Track Faculty) Department: The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek an academic Infectious Diseases physician to join the Division of Infectious Diseases/Department of Internal Medicine. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position Overview The Division of Infectious Diseases is actively recruiting an Infectious Diseases specialist with interest and/or expertise in solid organ transplant (SOT). This position will provide infectious diseases consultative services in the Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC). The CTC is a top 20 transplant program, by volume, in the United States. The CTC is comprised of a team of innovative experts who advance research and provide excellent patient care. The CTC performs an average of 600 solid organ transplants each year, including heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas transplants. Additional service opportunities are available on our James Cancer Center team with immunocompromised hosts including bone marrow transplant and the acute leukemia program. The physician will be joining 2 other experienced SOT attendings. The physician will also be expected to maintain a dedicated SOT-only ambulatory care clinic. 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 be expected to participate in scholarly activities (clinical research, quality improvement) and relevant committee work. Interest/expertise in the management of SOT, 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 28 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 seven consult services: 3 general ID services, 1 transplant (solid organ), 2 James Cancer Center services, and 1 at OSU East Hospital. 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. Duties and Responsibilities

  • This is an academic position on the clinical track that emphasizes diagnosis and treatment of infections in SOT
  • Responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or required medications
  • Provides instructional training to fellows, housestaff, medical students and ancillary staff
  • Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities Requirements - MD, DO or equivalent - Board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases - Training or experience in Transplant Infectious Diseases is highly desired. - Must possess or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio - Exceptional critical thinking skills and ability to work independently - Excellent written and oral communications skills How to Apply To be considered, application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kam Carlberg, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu 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 le

Key Responsibilities

This academic clinical track position emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of infections in Solid Organ Transplant (SOT) recipients, requiring the physician to respond to consultation requests and implement treatment plans. The role also involves providing instructional training to fellows, housestaff, medical students, and allied health professionals, alongside participation in scholarly activities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD, DO, or equivalent, along with board certification or eligibility in Infectious Diseases, and training or experience in Transplant Infectious Diseases is highly desired. Applicants must also have or be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio and demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

Infectious Disease pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Infectious Disease by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedInfectious Disease median $275k (middle half $252k–$300k)150 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment626 active listings, Oct 2026
Infectious Disease pay trend+10.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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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Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 2 employers
1
$300k
0
$315k-330k
1
$335k
19
$350k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 2 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
5%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Infectious Disease listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 165 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,471/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.