Physician - Emergency Medicine (Open Rank/Track Faculty and Associated Faculty)
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Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine (Open Rank/Track Faculty and Associated Faculty) Department: The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek an Emergency Medicine Physician to join the Department of Emergency Medicine Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.
Adjunct faculty positions are also available. Position Overview Emergency Medicine physician directs and provides licensed medical care in the specialty area of emergency medicine.
Responsibilities include diagnosis and treatment of patients, education and collaboration with staff, medical students, residents and others, and clinical research. The Emergency Medicine physician manages complex and unpredictable emergent situations.
The Emergency Medicine physician must be competent in technical clinical skills, as well as cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients receiving the above-mentioned services.
The Emergency Medicine physician is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and physicians’ standards of practice (policies, procedure, and protocols) and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.
Department/Division Overview The Department of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center operates across multiple locations, including the University Hospital Emergency Department, East Hospital Emergency Department, and Advanced Urgent Cares treating approximately 120,000 patients in the Emergency Departments and 75,000 patients in the Advanced Urgent Cares annually.
The University Hospital Emergency Department has an Observation Unit, HBO Unit, and an Oncology Care Pod.
The emergency departments handle a diverse range of medical emergencies, from acute illnesses to traumatic injuries, while the advanced urgent care centers cater to more minor injuries and illnesses, serving as an alternative for non-life-threatening emergencies.
The Department of Emergency Medicine offers two residency programs. The Emergency Medicine (EM) Residency Program is a three year program designed to provide education and experience in the clinical, educational, administrative and research aspects of emergency medicine and its allied fields.
The Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine (EM/IM) Combined Residency Program has combined excellence in leadership, residency training as well as academic and patient care opportunities. Research is a core mission of the Department of Emergency Medicine.
Our research program is supported by multiple federal and industry grants and spans clinical, basic science and translational research realms. The department has two divisions. The Division of Ultrasound Medicine is focused on providing quality patient care utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound techniques.
The Division of Basic and Translational Science efforts focus on development of stem cell therapy and elicitation of the role of non-coding RNAs in acute heart failure recovery. Duties and
Responsibilities
Directs and provides patient care, including the teaching and supervision of medical students and residents for patients being treated in the Emergency Department, Advanced Urgent Cares, or other approved locations.
Based on candidate experience, candidate desire, and department need, clinical positions predominantly or wholly in the Advanced Urgent Care environment will be considered.
Academic and educational development responsibilities including teaching, research and service requirements as assigned by the Chairperson, Department of Emergency Medicine.
With availability based on candidate experience, candidate desire, and department need, full-time academic tracks include tenure track, clinical excellence, clinical educator, and clinical scholar.
Requirements Completion of an accredited residency training program required Current license to practice medicine from the State of Ohio Medical Board required Board certification or eligibility from the American Board of Emergency Medicine required Active certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) required.
Compensation Package
Salary: Commensurate with experience level, Bonus, Relocation Assistance Retirement Benefits: 14% Employer match, Supplemental Retirement Accounts 403(b) and 457(b) Paid Time Off: 176 Hours of Annual Vacation, 120 hours of Annual Sick Time, 11 Recognized Annual Holidays, and Generous CME Allowance Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Tuition Assistance Benefits: 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff covered, 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester covered Fringe Benefits: Family Building Assistance and Benefits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Childcare Programs, Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements.
How to Apply Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita.
All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tyler K. Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, tyler.smith@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.
Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum.
Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact.
With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally.
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 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 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 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
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 train
Key Responsibilities
The physician will direct and provide licensed medical care in emergency settings, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex emergent situations. Additionally, the role involves teaching and supervising medical students and residents while participating in clinical research and departmental service.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited residency training program and hold a current license to practice medicine from the State of Ohio Medical Board. Board certification or eligibility from the American Board of Emergency Medicine and active DEA certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 47 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 87% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
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).
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