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Position Overview
The Division of Infectious Diseases is actively recruiting an Infectious Diseases specialist with interest and/or expertise in general ID and HIV. This position will provide inpatient infectious diseases consultative services within the Medical Center on Main Campus and OSU East Hospital. The physician will also be expected to maintain an ambulatory longitudinal care clinic. In addition to coverage of general ID services, opportunities exist for coverage of several service lines, including a dedicated solid organ transplant service, Telehealth, and community hospital consultation. The division has established and maintains a robust Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) program, seeing approximately 2,200 patients last year. Participates 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, for example clinical research, and quality improvement projects. Interest/expertise in the management of general infectious diseases, HIV, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and hospital epidemiology are desired.
Division Overview
The Division of Infectious Diseases is led by Division Director Susan L. Koletar, MD and is comprised of 26 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 five consult services: 2 general ID services, transplant (solid organ), James, OSU East Hospital and an overflow service. 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. Division faculty also have leadership roles in Medical Center-supported programs such antimicrobial stewardship, clinical epidemiology, and OPAT. 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.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday by clicking on this link. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu
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