Complex Care Faculty

Overview:

The Division of Complex Health Care at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is actively seeking a qualified Pediatrician or Med-Peds physician to join our team. The Division provides primary and specialty care to children and adults with complex medical needs. Our service is holistic, family-centered, and aims to improve health outcomes by reducing fragmentation of care. The Division includes the Complex Health Care Clinic, the Comprehensive Cerebral Palsy Program, and the Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding Program. We also have a consultative inpatient program and sponsor a complex care fellowship. The successful candidate will join an expanding division that consists of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, dieticians, care coordinators, nurses, medical assistants, and a pharmacist. Opportunities exist to join any of the Division's programs, as well as other clinical teams at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Numerous opportunities to pursue leadership within the Division exist and are encouraged. Research, quality improvement, education, and advocacy are core activities of the department. Our program is the lead site for the Cerebral Palsy Research Network. We are actively involved in improving the care for all children in Ohio through our Accountable Care Organization, Partners for Kids. Candidates must be BC/BE in Pediatrics. Other subspecialists and graduating residents are welcome to apply. Academic rank is open and commensurate with experience. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be able to think critically, have a strong medical background to provide outstanding medical care, and understand the importance of teamwork. Experience caring for individuals with medical complexity required. Mid-senior career preferred but all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Description Summary:

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions. Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required. Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirement:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required. Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Medical License in the State of Ohio, required. Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

Certifications:

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting /

Carrying:

0-10 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

11-20 lbs, Lifting /

Carrying:

21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing /

Pulling:

0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY

Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY

Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing - Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment. "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.