Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Physician - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgeon/Scientist
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a
Surgeon/Scientist
to join the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position Overview
The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seeks to hire a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon to explore innovative research in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Research will be in the areas of basic science as well as clinical research. Qualified candidates for this position will participate in the Research Committee of the Department and will be a leader in the expansion of the research mission of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Department/Division Overview
The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has 21 full-time faculty, 5 faculty at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and 10 community faculty who are committed to the tripartite mission of clinical excellence, research and education. Our residency program consists of both integrated and independent pathways. We have 26 residents and 4 fellows (microsurgery, nerve and pediatric fellowships). We are a referral center for central Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky and provide comprehensive Plastic Surgery care at the Wexner Medical Center including University Hospital, East Hospital, The James Comprehensive Cancer Center and the multiple free-standing ambulatory sites of The Ohio State University. Duties and Responsibilities
To provide safe, high quality patient care To provide clinical and didactic education to learners of all levels Participate and expand the research mission of the Department To adhere to all other duties and guideline of the Department and The Chair as assigned. Requirements
MD or DO Successful completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery Residency Program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery Eligible for an Ohio Medical License How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include a 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 are 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. (Details about the tower and planned amenities are described in the original posting.) The University
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. Columbus, Ohio
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area. The area offers a wide range of housing, cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses (Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Newark) and Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a
Surgeon/Scientist
to join the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position Overview
The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery seeks to hire a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon to explore innovative research in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Research will be in the areas of basic science as well as clinical research. Qualified candidates for this position will participate in the Research Committee of the Department and will be a leader in the expansion of the research mission of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Department/Division Overview
The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has 21 full-time faculty, 5 faculty at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and 10 community faculty who are committed to the tripartite mission of clinical excellence, research and education. Our residency program consists of both integrated and independent pathways. We have 26 residents and 4 fellows (microsurgery, nerve and pediatric fellowships). We are a referral center for central Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky and provide comprehensive Plastic Surgery care at the Wexner Medical Center including University Hospital, East Hospital, The James Comprehensive Cancer Center and the multiple free-standing ambulatory sites of The Ohio State University. Duties and Responsibilities
To provide safe, high quality patient care To provide clinical and didactic education to learners of all levels Participate and expand the research mission of the Department To adhere to all other duties and guideline of the Department and The Chair as assigned. Requirements
MD or DO Successful completion of an accredited Plastic Surgery Residency Program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Plastic Surgery Eligible for an Ohio Medical License How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include a 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 are 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. (Details about the tower and planned amenities are described in the original posting.) The University
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. Columbus, Ohio
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area. The area offers a wide range of housing, cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses (Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Newark) and Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
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