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Physician - Department of Urology, Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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Job Title: Physician - Department of Urology, Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty) Department: The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center are seeking a Urologic Oncologist to join the Department of Urology.

Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position Overview The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Department of Urology is seeking an exceptional and innovative urologist trained in Urologic Oncology.

The faculty position is full-time on the tenure or clinical track, with rank and salary commensurate with education and experience. The successful candidate is a respected clinician, educator, and researcher whose scholarly work has or will have impact for the field of Urology.

The qualified applicant should have Urologic Oncology fellowship training and experience in patient care delivery, research, and teaching of residents, medical students, and/or fellows.

Department/Division Overview The Department of Urology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report for delivering the highest quality of care for the treatment of urologic conditions.

Our mission is to alleviate patient suffering from urologic disorders through an integrative model of extraordinary clinical care, patient-centered discovery and educational innovation in service of the citizens of Ohio and beyond.

Our vision is to transform the lives of our patients through this comprehensive approach to urologic practice. The Department of Urology has a rich history and timeline dating back to 1917. Under the leadership of Dr. Cheryl Lee, the Department is composed of six specialty Divisions with 30 faculty members.

Collectively, the Department performs over 27,000 clinical and operative procedures, annually. Clinical care, research, education, and community service are major priorities, and the Department is engaged in multicenter and multispecialty initiatives.

Urology was ranked #28 in the 2025 US News and World Report Rankings.

The Department sponsors fellowship programs in Urologic Oncology (Society of Urologic Oncology) and Endourology (Endourological Society) while Nationwide Children’s Hospital sponsors a fellowship in Pediatric Urology (Societies for Pediatric Urology). Duties and

Responsibilities

The scope of duties includes diagnosis, consultation, and treatment of adult patients presenting with various disorders of the genitourinary system in office, ambulatory, and hospital settings, with particular focus on Urologic Oncology. The successful candidate must have expertise in minimally invasive surgical approaches to standard and complex genitourinary malignancies.

Requirements

  • MD, DO or equivalent
  • Residency trained in Urology within an ACGME accredited program
  • Fellowship training in the area of Urologic Oncology
  • Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Urology
  • Licensed or license eligible to practice medicine in the state of Ohio
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, fellows, faculty members, and other stakeholders
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of resident education and fostering a positive learning environment
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience in urology, with a track record of publications and presentations in the field

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 To be considered, please submit cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tyler 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 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 i

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide diagnosis, consultation, and treatment for patients with genitourinary disorders, with a primary focus on urologic oncology. Additionally, the role involves teaching residents, medical students, and fellows while engaging in scholarly research and clinical practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and have completed an ACGME-accredited urology residency and a urologic oncology fellowship. Applicants must be board certified or eligible and hold or be eligible for a medical license in the state of Ohio.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Minimally invasive surgeryMedical educationPatient consultationGenitourinary malignancy treatmentCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Department of Urology, Urologic Oncologist (Open Rank/Track Faculty) at The 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 $487k (middle half $424k–$575k)130 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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About Ohio State University

Higher Education
Columbus, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

14% Employer Retirement Match
176 Hours Annual Vacation
120 Hours Sick Time
11 Holidays
Generous CME Allowance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision

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.