Job Description: The Hand Center at OSU is seeking to hire a Board-eligible, hand fellowship trained plastic or orthopedic surgeon to join their team. This position is open rank. The candidate will be based at the main campus but will have the opportunity for outreach clinic and operating room coverage at a regional hospital in Springfield 2-4 days a month.

Applicants must have the vision and drive to grow hand surgery in the Columbus and central Ohio community, as well as to enhance our national reputation. Microsurgical proficiency is required and involvement with resident and fellow education is expected. Applicants will need to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, as well as, be committed to ongoing performance improvement. Dedication to enhancing a diverse workforce and academic environment is vital.

The candidate must be a graduate of an ACGME accredited Plastic Surgery or Orthopedic Surgery training program as well as an ACGME accredited Hand Fellowship. Candidates must be board certified/eligible. Candidates must be able to obtain an Ohio license.

About the Hand and Upper Extremity Division:

The Hand and Upper Extremity Division is a collaborative division with faculty from the departments of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. We have 7 full-time faculty who are committed to providing exceptional clinical care, research, as well as providing outstanding education to our trainees. We train 2 hand surgery fellows per year as well as residents from Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic surgery. We are a tertiary referral center and our talented and diverse faculty provide care for all aspects of the upper extremity ranging from trauma, reconstruction, arthroscopy, as well as brachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery.

The faculty, residents, fellows and staff of the Hand and Upper Extremity Center firmly believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion drive excellence in patient care, education, research and innovation.

About the OSU Wexner Medical Center:

Our medical center, designated as a Level 1 Trauma Center is experiencing extraordinary growth including the development of a future University Hospital and outpatient clinics under construction. We offer medical and surgical options ranging from microsurgery, reconstructive surgery and joint replacement surgery for conditions spanning arthritic fingers to severed hands and more. In addition to patient care, teaching, and research. The successful candidate will walk into a very busy practice with immediate caseload and unlimited potential. Our medical center offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and bonus potential. Faculty rank will be commensurate with previous academic experience and qualifications. Please visit our website, [Register to View] ">[Register to View] for more information about our center.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Successful completion of an Orthopaedic, Plastic Surgery Residency
• Successful completion of a Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship including CAQ in Hand Surgery
• Board Certification
• Ohio Medical License
• Established Academic Credentials

As central Ohio’s only academic medical center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center values learning, development and innovation. We lead the region in the "America's Best Hospitals" rankings by U.S. News & World Report and have been recognized for 28 years as a top-performing hospital based on quality, outcomes and reputation. We were also recently named as the second "Best Hospital in Ohio" by U.S. News & World Report! Forbes Magazine’s 2020 Best Employers review ranked us 11th among all State of Ohio employers!

Please visit our website at [Register to View] and discover the many benefits of becoming an Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center clinical and faculty member!

Columbus, Ohio’s capital city (14th largest city in the country) has it all. From historic communities and suburban living to college crowds and nightlife – Columbus is a friendly Midwestern town with metropolitan style. The city is renowned for its leading technological companies, vast academic resources, thriving industry and eclectic mix of entertainment, dining and shopping.

For consideration, please share your Curriculum Vitae and message of interest with:

Tom Klitzka, MPA
Physician & Faculty Recruiter
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Hisham Awan, MD
Director, OSU Hand and Upper Extremity Center
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The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam-era Veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.