Physician - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Oculoplastic Surgeo

Overview

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek an Oculoplastics Surgeon to join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Ohio State University is a growing practice. We are currently seeking applicants for a full-time clinical Oculoplastics Surgeon position. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient care, research, and education in Oculoplastics at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Department/Division Overview

The Ohio State University prides itself in being one of the largest universities in the country. The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has been established for over 100 years. The Havener Eye Institute has its primary location in the Eye and Ear Institute building near campus. We have newly constructed state-of-the-art facilities that include on-site outpatient surgical centers. We strive to provide our patients with the highest quality of care with the latest surgical equipment and instrumentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Division Director and/or Department Chair is responsible for determining the work assignments. Each faculty member is expected to perform the full range of responsibilities in the areas of teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Clinical services are a component of your faculty responsibility, with or without the presence of a trainee. It is expected that the academic mission of the Department would be supported. In consultation with the Department Chair, there will be an opportunity to pursue research, quality improvement initiatives, curriculum development, and education initiatives, or other activities consistent with the faculty assignment. Faculty members are expected to teach, which may include clinical or didactic teaching and may involve medical students, residents, fellows, undergraduate and graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows. Service commitments will include service at the OSUWMC facilities and other clinical sites as assigned. Active participation in divisional, departmental, and college committee functions is expected. Participation in local, regional, or national professional organizations is also expected.

Requirements

• Due to contractual agreements with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. citizenship is required for participation in this role.
• Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in Ophthalmology by the time of appointment and be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Qualified candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an approved residency program in Ophthalmology, as well as subspeciality training in an ASOPRS-approved fellowship or membership in ASOPRS, with additional appropriate training in Oculoplastics.
• Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials.
• Knowledge and proficiency in medical and surgical management of Oculoplastics.
• Demonstrated interest in scholarship and discovery by evidence of basic and/or clinical applied research and publications.
• Commitment to residents, fellows, and medical students is required.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Tyler Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, tyler.smith@osumc.edu

About The Ohio State University College of Medicine

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 2025-2026 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, demonstrating strength across the academic spectrum. The college advances 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.

The Wexner Medical Center

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. The center is committed to providing world-class care. The center has been ranked for its specialties and overall performance, and is recognized as a top hospital in Columbus. Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, will enhance the campus with expanded beds, diagnostic and surgical capacity, and patient-centric facilities. The University is committed to supporting dual careers, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits program for faculty and staff.

Columbus, Ohio

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Columbus offers a diverse metropolitan area with housing, cultural and recreational opportunities, strong schools, and a growing economy. Ohio State has four regional campuses: Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Ohio State ATI in Wooster.