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Physician – Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Ohio State University
Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Apr 2026

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Job Title:

Physician – Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a spinal cord injury medicine physician for an inpatient position.  The ideal candidate would be skilled in management of functional sequela after spinal cord injury including management of neurogenic bowel and bladder, spasticity management including chemodenervation and baclofen pumps, and DME/wheelchair prescription.  Interest in electrodiagnostic medicine would be a plus.  Outpatient services are provided at our west campus Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care Center. Our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department is ranked #1 in Columbus and #22 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as ranked 4th in the nation for research funding for PMR departments by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.  Newsweek has ranked Ohio State Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital as #2 in Ohio.  Additionally, our residency program is ranked 25th through Doximity Residency Navigator.  Our unparalleled benefits package includes retirement, medical and dental plans, malpractice, and conference and vacation.  Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • Successful completion of an accredited PM&R Residency Program
  • Successful completion of an accredited Spinal Cord Injury Fellowship
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in PM&R and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
  • Eligible for an Ohio Medical License

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday.  Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Natalie.Kessinger@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

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