Head & Neck Oncologist

Nationally Ranked Cancer Program Experiencing Significant Expansion – Head & Neck Oncologist

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute expanded in December 2014 to become the 3rd largest cancer hospital in the U.S.  The extraordinary success of this new 398-bed state-of-the-art hospital has resulted in remarkable clinical growth and has created several opportunities for medical oncologists across the spectrum of solid tumor subspecialties. The Ohio State University is currently seeking oncology physicians at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor rank for a variety of roles in the areas of basic and translational research, education, and inpatient and outpatient care.  High priority searches at this time are those who desire to focus their research and patient care in Head & Neck.

Features include:

• NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1976
• One of only 11 freestanding cancer hospitals in the U.S.
• Magnet® designation
• One of only four cancer centers funded by the NCI to conduct Phase I and II cancer clinical trials
• Founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
• Founding member of the Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN)
• Robust clinical trials program with active translational therapeutics that include a clinical research unit, Phase 1 U01 grant and N01 Phase II contract
• Consistently ranked as one of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
• Financially-secure program with strong philanthropic and community support

Specific to Head & Neck:

• Largest Head & Neck program in the Midwest
• 7 surgeons, 5 radiation oncologists, and 2 medical oncologists focusing in the management of head and neck cancers
• Translational research-oriented program with more than 30 clinical trials opened
• Great opportunity for a junior-mid career head & neck oncologist to advance their academic endeavors

  Why work for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

• Central Ohio’s Academic Leader
• One of the largest and most diverse medical centers in the country; only academic medical center in central Ohio and Columbus (Ohio’s largest and most rapidly growing metropolitan region)
• Ranked one of   “America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News and World Report for over 30  consecutive years
• Voted one of Central Ohio’s “Best Places to Work” by Columbus Business First newspaper”
• For 30  years, recognized as a national leader in quality outcomes and patient safety

Our planned growth at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center:

• Main campus:  New construction of a state-of-the-art biomedical research tower, 880-bed hospital tower, ambulatory center and Health Sciences building that will house the College of Medicine
• Around the city:  Construction of 2 Newly designed Ambulatory Centers – COMPLETED AND NOW OPEN in addition to 5 established ambulatory care centers up and running today

Why live in Columbus, Ohio:

• 1.8 million population base and diverse cultural, sports, dining and recreational opportunities
• Recently voted the #1 IT city in the nation surpassing Silicon Valley
• Home to several Fortune 500 companies
• Ranks in Money magazine’s picks as one of the ten best big cities
• 2nd fastest growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest :  14^th largest city in the nation
• Booming real estate market
• Consistently ranked in the top ten in nearly every category: Economic growth, things to do, affordable cost of living, great place to raise a family

Required:  MD/DO required.  Completion of accredited Oncology/Hematology Fellowship.  Candidates must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine and board eligible or certified in Medical Oncology, as well as able to meet medical licensure requirements in Ohio.

Please note:  We are are able to accommodate H1B Visas.      We are also able to accommodate J1 visas ONLY if we go the O1 visa route.

For consideration, email cover letter and CV to: 

Kam Carlberg, Faculty Recruiter
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Kamala.Carlberg@osumc.edu 
 

  The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

• For the 31st consecutive year, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list.
• This year, we’re proud to say that the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center remains #1 in Columbus, the second Best Hospital in Ohio and has been nationally ranked in 10 specialties.
• In 2023, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center earned a spot in the Top 100 on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year.
• Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, conference/vacation and tuition reimbursement for qualifying dependents.
• The College of Medicine at OSUWMC offers a unique and highly active mentorship program geared toward career advancement of new faculty members.

• We promote and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to be ranked on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. 
• The Ohio State University along with its academic partner the Wexner Medical Center are located in Columbus, Ohio, the state capitol and the 14^th largest city in the United States.
• From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife, Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style.
• With easy commutes and low cost of living relative to comparable metropolitan areas.  Central Ohio has a temperate climate where fall and spring delight while summers are not too oppressively hot or humid and winters are not too cold or snowy.
• The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry, an eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping, and easily accessible opportunities for sports and recreation for participants and fans alike.
• The university and medical center are home to an exciting, growth-oriented culture of innovation and discovery.

Together, these entities have established a bold vision to ensure that the university will be among the leading public universities in the nation for research and creative expression to address critical societal challenges and that the medical center will pioneer breakthrough health care solutions to improve peoples’ lives.

For more information about Columbus, please visit https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/careers/about-columbus