The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking a junior or mid-career faculty to join our team.

The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition offers a comprehensive approach to weight management in children. Our initiatives and programs focus on prevention, advocacy, medical and surgical management of childhood obesity in addition to a strong research component. The Center is staffed with physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, behavioral psychologists, physical therapists, a social worker, nursing and administrative staff.  In addition to educational activities for medical students and residents, the Center supports a childhood obesity fellowship program.

Qualified candidates for this position will be BC/BE in General Pediatrics, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology or other Pediatric specialist with a strong interest and/or prior experience in clinical care, teaching, research, advocacy or project management related to childhood obesity. Responsibilities will include providing care in our bariatric and medical clinics, teaching and participating in research and quality improvement initiatives, depending on experience and interest. Experience with clinic operations, quality improvement, program development preferred. Opportunity to have dual position in Primary Care or another appropriate department is negotiable.

The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Additionally, there is an opportunity for participation in an incentive plan. Named to the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 list of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of America’s largest not-for-profit free-standing pediatric health care systems providing unique expertise in pediatric population health, behavioral health, genomics, and health equity as the next frontiers in pediatric medicine, leading to best outcomes for the health of the whole child. Integrated clinical and research programs, as well as prioritizing quality and safety, are part of what allows Nationwide Children’s to advance its unique model of care. Nationwide Children’s has a staff of more than 15,000 that provides state-of-the-art wellness, preventive and rehabilitative care and diagnostic treatment during more than 1.8 million patient visits annually. As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the Top 10 National Institutes of Health-funded free-standing pediatric research facilities. More information is available at NationwideChildrens.org.

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About Nationwide Children's Hospital

Named to the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 list of “Best Children’s Hospitals,” Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of America’s largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric health care systems. Forbes named Nationwide Children’s as one of “America’s Best Large Employers,” ranking in the top 10 among all hospitals in the United States. Nationwide Children’s has a staff of more than 15,000 that provides state-of-the-art wellness, preventive and rehabilitative care and diagnostic treatment during more than 1.8 million patient visits annually. As home to the Department of Pediatrics of The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s physicians train the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric specialists. Columbus, Ohio, the 14th largest metro area in the U.S., was ranked 1st out of 400 cities worldwide as the “Intelligent Community of the Year” and chosen to be America’s Smart City, an evolving model of the application of smart technology and innovation in transportation to increase safety and improve access. Columbus is the 6th youngest metro area in the U.S. and has become nationally renowned for vibrant culinary and arts ...scenes. A 13.5-mile greenway biking/walking trail and 4 of the 50 best suburbs in the U.S. make Columbus a great choice for families at all stages.

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