Physician or Physician Scientist – Preventive and Cardiometabolic Cardiology Section Director

Job Title:

Physician or Physician Scientist – Preventive and Cardiometabolic Cardiology Section Director (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is seeking a visionary and accomplished cardiologist to serve as Section Director of Preventive and Cardiometabolic Cardiology. This physician-leader will expand and direct a multidisciplinary program at the intersection of cardiovascular disease prevention, metabolic health, and cardiometabolic medicine. The Section Director will oversee clinical operations, develop innovative care models, advance education and training, and drive scholarly activity in this rapidly evolving field.

The ideal candidate will combine deep clinical expertise in preventive cardiology and cardiometabolic disease with proven leadership ability and a passion for integrated, patient-centred care.

• Board Eligible/Certified
• Successful completion of a US accredited Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship
• Advanced training in Preventative Cardiology or Lipidology
• Minimum of 5-10 years of clinical experience in cardiology practice
• Eligible for an Ohio license
• Clinical or translational research experience preferred
• Qualify for an academic appointment at The Ohio State University. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine comprises more than 60 cardiologists with focus areas that include general cardiology, interventional and structural heart disease, electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, heart failure, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, pulmonary vascular disease, women's cardiovascular disease, cardiac MRI/CT, and cardio-oncology. The Division is affiliated with the Ross Heart Hospital, which ranked as a "Best Hospital" in the top 50 in the nation as reported by U.S. News & World Report.

In addition to the 60 cardiologists, there are six fellowship programs: core cardiovascular medicine fellowship, interventional cardiology fellowship, electrophysiology fellowship, heart failure and cardiac transplant fellowship, adult congenital heart disease fellowship, and cardiovascular diagnostic imaging fellowship. The Division provides services in over 12 counties in Ohio and Kentucky.

• Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), 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) 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 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, 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  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 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. It is committed to providing world-class care, and we're proud to celebrate our 33rd consecutive year ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best…