Physician - Chief of Thoracic Imaging Division, Open Rank/Track Faculty

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Job Title:

Physician - Department of Radiology, Chief of Thoracic Imaging Division (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a radiologist to join the Department of Radiology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

We are actively seeking a Thoracic Imaging Division Chief who is leadership-focused, passionate about clinical excellence, dedicated to advancing research and innovation, committed to education, mentorship, and sponsorship, and who demonstrates a deep commitment to patient-centered care. OSUWMC is entering an exciting phase of growth of its ambulatory and inpatient services, creating additional, excellent opportunities to build upon and substantially expand our Thoracic programs. Notably, the organization’s strategic plan includes facilities expansion and programmatic development over the coming years.

Department Overview

The Ohio State University Department of Radiology is experiencing significant growth across its research, education, and clinical missions, positioning it as a national leader in imaging innovation and care delivery. The Center for Imaging Excellence (CIE) serves as a cornerstone of this advancement, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to accelerate translational research in MRI, CT, and PET imaging. With an expanding focus on artificial intelligence—supported by Ohio State’s designation as an ACR Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI)—as well as theranostics and advanced imaging technologies, and ongoing renovations to support state-of-the-art infrastructure and collaborative team science, the CIE is strengthening its role in discovery, education, and training the next generation of imaging scientists. 

The department continues to strengthen its educational programs through a comprehensive portfolio of residencies and subspecialty fellowships, supporting a diverse pathway for trainees and reinforcing its commitment to excellence in graduate medical education across diagnostic and interventional radiology. 

Clinically, Radiology is rapidly expanding to meet growing patient demand and support the Wexner Medical Center’s Impact 2035 strategic vision. This includes major investments in new and renovated facilities, such as the recently opened 820-bed inpatient hospital tower, a biomedical research tower, and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center. In parallel, the department is extending its reach through new ambulatory care centers in New Albany, Dublin, and Powell, alongside established imaging sites across the region—enhancing access, capacity, and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered imaging services.

Duties and Responsibilities
Directs the day-to-day clinical operations of the Thoracic Imaging Division of the Department of Radiology:

• Provides patient care as related to the Thoracic Imaging Service.

• Coordinates daily assignments of clinical staff to meet patient care needs throughout the Medical Center.

• Establishes metrics and provides data-driven feedback to the team to create strategies for development and improvement.

Administrative duties:

• Provides executive leadership in the Department of Radiology, including identifying and articulating a vision and strategic direction for Thoracic Imaging related to clinical care, growth, educational priorities, and research and innovation.

• Advocates for the professional and academic needs of the faculty in the division with emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

• Represents the Department on matters pertaining to Thoracic Imaging in ambulatory and inpatient settings.

• Leads the recruitment of Thoracic Imaging faculty and professionals as needed to support the clinical, education and research missions of the Division and the Department.

• Develops and maintains policies and procedures to ensure consistency with best practice standards.

Education, Research, and Faculty Development:

• Conducts, oversees, and provides opportunities for lectures, seminars, and related educational offerings, both within OSUWMC and at the regional and national level.

• Collaborates with faculty in the Division to develop and lead a Thoracic Imaging Research Program. This includes fostering collaborations in clinical trials across OSUWMC and the James Cancer Hospital.

• Serves as a mentor and sponsor of residents, fellows, and faculty in the Division.

• Conducts Annual Reviews for faculty in the Division.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD in imaging and/or imaging-related fields.

• Board eligible or board certified in Radiology (ABR, ABOR)Diagnostic Radiology Residency with completion of additional fellowship training in Thoracic Radiology by time of appointment.

• Demonstrates scholarly activity, with an established or developing national reputation in Thoracic Imaging

• Ideally, should qualify for appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level. However, Assistant Professors demonstrating significant scholarly productivity will be considered. 

• Demonstrated leadership skills desired.

Compensation Package:

Salary: Commensurate with experience level, Bonus, Relocation Assistance

Retirement Benefits: 14% Employer match, Supplemental Retirement Accounts 403(b) and 457(b)

Paid Time Off: 176 Hours of Annual Vacation, 120 hours of Annual Sick Time, 11 Recognized Annual Holidays, and Generous CME Allowance

Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance Benefits: 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff covered, 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester covered

Fringe Benefits: Family Building Assistance and Benefits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Childcare Programs, Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements.

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tyler Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, [email protected].

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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.​

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Our new hospital tower, opened in Feb 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.
   • 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
   • Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
   • More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
   • 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
   • 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
   • State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds

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Location:

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift

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