Job Summary: Physician specializing in oncology to serve as a member of the Division of Medical Oncology, within the Department of Internal Medicine; directs and provides direct and indirect patient care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings; conducts ambulatory clinics; interviews, obtains and reviews medical history of patients; performs physical examinations to assess medical or surgical needs; performs relevant oncology procedures; orders special procedures, diagnostic testing, and other ancillary services; responds to consultation requests; determines, prescribes and implements treatment plans and/or medications required; documents all services and instructions provided in medical record; educates patients and promotes wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials, resources and services to patient and their families; directs and participates in quality assessment and improvement activities; serves as preceptor and provides bedside training of residents, fellows, medical students, undergraduate & graduate students, nursing staff, and other allied medical professionals in the specialty of oncology; ensures continuing medical education requirements are met; participates in department, college, medical center and university committees and other service activities.

Required Qualifications: Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Board certification or eligibility from the American Board of Internal Medicine required; active certification from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) required. Completion of an accredited residency in internal medicine and a fellowship training program in hematology and/or oncology required.

The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center and the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC-James) seek an exceptional academic physician with proven leadership skills to serve as the next Director of the Division of Medical Oncology.

The Division of Medical Oncology falls under the Department of Internal Medicine led by Rama Mallampalli, MD and Chair. The Division is composed of 56 physicians on the tenure or clinical track, 15 PhD Research Faculty, 85 inpatient and outpatient advanced practice practitioners, and 25 administrative support staff. In fiscal year 2021, the Division had over 165 publications and $21.5 million in total external research funding including $8.5 million in NIH funding.

The next Director will grow the Division by increasing its presence on the national/international stage through innovative laboratory and clinical research, strengthening the educational mission and bolstering the delivery of leading-edge clinical care on a local, regional, and national level. The successful candidate will possess the knowledge and experience to effectively lead physicians and other health professionals, researchers, and educators while embracing the values of inclusiveness, diversity and excellence. This leader should also embody the importance of mentoring, promoting talented junior faculty, led by consensus, and be a servant leader.

Qualified candidates must possess an MD, DO (with or without PhD), and board certification in Medical Oncology and be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in the state of Ohio. Proven and substantial leadership experience in an academic medical center is required, as is the ability to be a collaborative thought-leader in a large, matrixed, multi-faceted medical center.

The OSUCCC-James strives to create a cancer-free world by integrating scientific research with excellence in education and patient-centered care a strategy that leads to better methods of prevention, detection and treatment. Ohio State is one of 51 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers and one of only a few centers funded by the NCI to conduct both phase I and phase II clinical trials on novel anticancer drugs sponsored by the NCI. As the cancer programs 356-bed adult patient-care component, The James is the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the nation, ranked by U.S. News & World Report and has achieved Magnet(r) designation, the highest honor an organization can receive for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. With 21 floors and more than 1.1 million square feet, The James is a transformational facility that fosters collaboration and integration of cancer research and clinical cancer care. Click here for more detailed information on the OSUCCC-James including advanced clinical trials, 275+ world-renowned cancer researchers, accreditations, accolades, revolutionary targeted treatments, methods and therapies and survivorship programming.

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.

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