The Ohio State University
Physician - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Surgical Retina (Vi
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position is a full-time clinical role in Surgical Retina as an Ophthalmologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Position Overview The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Ohio State University is a growing practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient care, research, and education in Surgical Retina as an Ophthalmologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Department/Division Overview
The Ohio State University prides itself on being one of the largest universities in the country. The Havener Eye Institute is located in the Eye and Ear Institute building near campus. We have newly constructed state-of-the-art facilities with on-site outpatient surgical centers to provide patients with the highest quality of care using the latest surgical equipment and instrumentation. Duties and Responsibilities
The Division Director and/or Department Chair determine work assignments. Each faculty member is expected to perform the full range of responsibilities in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Clinical services are a component of faculty responsibility, with or without the presence of a trainee. There will be opportunities 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 involving medical students, residents, fellows, undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows. Service commitments include service at OSUWMC facilities and other clinical sites as assigned. Active participation in divisional, departmental, and college committee functions is expected, along with participation in local, regional, or national professional organizations. 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 subspecialty fellowship training in Surgical Retina. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Knowledge and proficiency in medical and surgical management of Surgical Retina. 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 a 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. Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank)
- Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 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), 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. 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 and The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. It is recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list and ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. The college remains in Tier 2 for primary care and collaborates with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in education, discovery, and clinical care. The 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 and has been ranked in the U.S. News & World Report as a top hospital in Columbus. The Center features a new hospital tower opening in 2026 with patient-centered facilities and advanced clinical services. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Ohio State is a dynamic community with opportunities across many fields and specialties. Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) resources are available to support new and prospective faculty and their partners, and Ohio State participates in programs promoting work-life balance and diversity in employment. Location Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356) Shift First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. The Ohio Revised Code requirements regarding academic and ethical conduct are followed.
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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a Vitreoretinal Surgeon to join the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position is a full-time clinical role in Surgical Retina as an Ophthalmologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Position Overview The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at The Ohio State University is a growing practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for patient care, research, and education in Surgical Retina as an Ophthalmologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Department/Division Overview
The Ohio State University prides itself on being one of the largest universities in the country. The Havener Eye Institute is located in the Eye and Ear Institute building near campus. We have newly constructed state-of-the-art facilities with on-site outpatient surgical centers to provide patients with the highest quality of care using the latest surgical equipment and instrumentation. Duties and Responsibilities
The Division Director and/or Department Chair determine work assignments. Each faculty member is expected to perform the full range of responsibilities in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. Clinical services are a component of faculty responsibility, with or without the presence of a trainee. There will be opportunities 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 involving medical students, residents, fellows, undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows. Service commitments include service at OSUWMC facilities and other clinical sites as assigned. Active participation in divisional, departmental, and college committee functions is expected, along with participation in local, regional, or national professional organizations. 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 subspecialty fellowship training in Surgical Retina. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and academic credentials. Knowledge and proficiency in medical and surgical management of Surgical Retina. 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 a 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. Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank)
- Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 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), 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. 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 and The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. It is recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list and ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. The college remains in Tier 2 for primary care and collaborates with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in education, discovery, and clinical care. The 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 and has been ranked in the U.S. News & World Report as a top hospital in Columbus. The Center features a new hospital tower opening in 2026 with patient-centered facilities and advanced clinical services. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Ohio State is a dynamic community with opportunities across many fields and specialties. Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) resources are available to support new and prospective faculty and their partners, and Ohio State participates in programs promoting work-life balance and diversity in employment. Location Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356) Shift First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. The Ohio Revised Code requirements regarding academic and ethical conduct are followed.
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