Ohio State physicians and faculty are integral to the success of one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers and one of the most comprehensive health sciences campuses in the country.
We see a wide range of patient cases, from simple to complex, including patients with challenging co-morbidities. As a staff and faculty member, you can combine clinical practice with research in three different tracks of practice: clinical, clinical-research and research.
Interested in joining our team?
Contact our physician and faculty recruitment team
If you are interested in a career at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, please contact our physician and faculty recruitment team at 614-366-1470 or by email at physiciancareers@osumc.edu. A recruiter will contact you shortly to discuss areas that are currently recruiting or preparing to recruit.
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Our staff of more than 22,000 is earning international distinction by delivering high-quality, safe, efficient, patient-centered care. Here's how we did in 2024:
3.2 million outpatient visits
60,599 patient admissions
136,705 telehealth visits
124,741 emergency department visits
58,897 surgeries
5,328 births
What’s great about physician and faculty careers at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center?
Ohio State provides its physicians and faculty with the support to succeed and contribute to the future of medicine. While research funding at Ohio State is impressive and includes diverse funding models, that support isn’t just financial—Ohio State prioritizes the professional and personal growth of its physicians and faculty, and we provide the resources to build and maintain an efficient, healthy workplace.
Ohio State’s size means you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and a team that’s nationally recognized for excellence in patient care, education and research. Our emphasis on education and research means that opportunities for growth are virtually limitless. But, despite being the nation’s third-largest university, Ohio State’s staff enjoy a welcoming culture that helps every team member feel at home.
Why practice medicine at Ohio State
As a top academic medical center at one of the largest universities in the world, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center offers unique opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, international recognition, research growth and funding models for that research. Ohio State is a top site for clinical trials, and our impressive research funding resources continue to expand, with research funding reaching a record $300.9 million in 2020. A growing patient base and a $3 billion investment in new facilities for health education, research and patient care mean that the already vast opportunities for career growth at Ohio State will continue to multiply.
Why we love living and working in Columbus
“After 10 years of training in Maryland and at the National Institutes of Health, my husband and I felt that we reached the point that this is the right time for us to go to the right place and work with the right people—live our dreams. And Columbus is moving full-speed toward so many great opportunities, and we just want to be part of it.”–Rong An, PhD, College of Medicine Office of Research
Ohio State: A supportive environment for launching a career
We want to see your career flourish at Ohio State. And with a diverse staff of nearly 30,000, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center offers a multitude of opportunities for growth within one organization.
Your career, our guidance
We are dedicated to your personal and professional growth. The Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME) is a hub for all efforts that foster the professional fulfillment and growth of our faculty members. FAME provides a comprehensive career development program that can be personalized to reflect your chosen career path. The objectives of FAME are to:- Advance the careers of our faculty members from all backgrounds and disciplines
- Effectively mentor and advocate for all members of the faculty
- Engage faculty to achieve personal goals in alignment with university and medical center goals and objectives
New inpatient tower
Be at the forefront of innovation! Opening in spring 2026, our new Inpatient Hospital tower is designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical learning. Upon completion, this 26-story, 1.9 million-square-foot building will be one of the most patient-centered and technologically advanced health care facilities in the nation.
Excellence in education
The Ohio State University’s seven health sciences colleges collaborate in an innovative, multidisciplinary educational model within a national flagship public research university.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine is ranked among the top public medical schools by U.S. News & World Report. The college’s innovative curriculum places students in clinical settings at the start of their first year. We are one of the few schools in the world to offer five dual medical degrees: MD/PhD, MD/MBA, MD/JD, MD/MHA and MD/MPH.
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To build a diverse and inclusive workforce, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.