Diabetes Center Director

Overview:

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinologist with expertise in Diabetes Mellitus to join the team.

The Division has comprehensive multidisciplinary programs for Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Type 3c (Pancreatogenic) Diabetes, Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation, and Diabetes Transition to Adult Care coupled with robust quality improvement and translational research infrastructures. In addition to these diabetes programs, the Division provides care for the full range of Endocrine disorders, including multidisciplinary programs for Prader-Wili Syndrome, Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, and Turner Syndrome as well as interdivisional collaborative clinics for Bone Marrow Transplant, Differences in Sexual Development, Metabolic Bone Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Neuro-Oncology, and Obesity.

This is a leadership position, an endowed chair for diabetes mellitus research and clinical care. We seek a highly motivated, innovative thought leader with expertise in diabetes mellitus to develop the diabetes program to that of national prominence. Applicants must have completed a fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology and be board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology.

The ideal candidate should have excellent clinical skills, an innovative research program with high impact publications and extramural research funding, administrative and leadership experience, and a commitment to teaching and advocacy.

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"