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Columbus, Ohio

Physician

SurgeryNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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Job Title: Physician Department: Medicine | Plastic Surgery Job Summary: The Physician provides licensed medical care including diagnosis, treatment (inclusive of surgery or pre/post-surgical care where appropriate), case management and clinical research.

The Physician manages complex and sometimes unpredictable situations. The Physician must be competent in technical, clinical and surgical skills (where appropriate), cognitive and interpersonal skills required to serve those patients receiving the above mentioned services.

The Physician is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and physician’s standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.

Required Qualifications

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), board certified or board eligible in specialization required. State of Ohio and DEA licensure required.

Desired Qualifications: Location: Eye and Ear Institute (0897) Position Type: Regular Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Each day, Buckeyes across the state and around the world make a lasting impact. The Ohio State University sets the stage for academic achievement and innovation. It's where friendships are forged, tradition is brought to life and a better global community is built.

Our mission is as clear today as it was 150 years ago: to illuminate a pathway to education, research and health care that creates vibrant futures. Faculty and staff build the incomparable Buckeye spirit through collaboration, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physician is responsible for providing licensed medical care, which includes diagnosis, treatment (potentially involving surgery), case management, and clinical research activities. This role requires managing complex and unpredictable patient situations while adhering to established Medical Center standards and policies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and be board certified or eligible in the required specialization. A State of Ohio license and a DEA license are mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pre-surgical CareTechnical SkillsClinical SkillsCognitive Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician at The Ohio State University a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 990 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 98% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 3 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
CME allowance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 990 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

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.

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