Physician - Department of Neurology, Pain Medicine (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

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Job Title:

Physician - Department of Neurology, Pain Medicine (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

Department:

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek an outstanding neurologist with fellowship training in Pain Medicine to join the Department of Neurology.  Academic rank and track commensurate with the candidate’s academic record and experience.

Position Overview

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers a unique environment for developing an innovative academic pain medicine practice. As one of the nation's first institutions to integrate Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroscience, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Psychiatry into a unified Neurological Institute, Ohio State provides exceptional opportunities for multidisciplinary patient care, education, and clinical research.

This position offers the opportunity to develop a comprehensive neurology-based pain medicine practice with outpatient, inpatient, infusion, and interventional treatment capabilities. The successful candidate will serve as a subspecialty expert in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain disorders, particularly those arising from diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Clinical responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of neuropathic pain, headache and facial pain syndromes, radiculopathies, peripheral nerve disorders, complex regional pain syndrome, spinal pain, and other neurologic pain conditions.

The successful candidate will develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans utilizing pharmacologic, behavioral, rehabilitative, and interventional approaches. Responsibilities include performing image-guided and ultrasound-guided pain procedures consistent with the individual's fellowship training, credentialing, and clinical expertise.

The faculty member will actively participate in the department's academic mission by teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers in the evaluation and management of neurologic pain disorders and interventional pain techniques. Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and program development are readily available within the Neurological Institute.

Department/Division Overview
The Department of Neurology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the nation's premier academic neurology programs. The department includes 15 clinical divisions, more than 70 neurologists, 8 neuropsychologists, 15 dedicated research faculty, 24 neurology residents, and 14 clinical fellows.

Our faculty provide comprehensive subspecialty neurological care across eight ambulatory locations and three hospitals, including 33 multidisciplinary specialty clinics, three inpatient consultation services, a 30-bed neurosciences intensive care unit, a dedicated neurocritical care service within The James Cancer Hospital, a comprehensive stroke service, and one of the nation's largest telestroke networks serving 32 affiliated hospitals. Our expanding tele-neurology program provides inpatient neurological consultation to hospitals throughout Ohio.

With over $15.5 million in annual research funding, OSU Neurology is at the forefront of discovering new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for neurological disorders. Our fundamental research portfolio focuses on neurogenetics, neuroimmunology and neurodegenerative medicine. Our pioneering Division of Neurology Health Services Research and Center for the Neurobiology of Aging and Resilience are trailblazers in the field. This year alone, our faculty conducted over 320 clinical trials and studies. Faculty have access to outstanding research infrastructure, including comprehensive clinical research support, a state-of-the-art biorepository, and a rapidly expanding brain bank.

Education is a defining strength of the department. We sponsor 11 ACGME-accredited and non-ACGME fellowship programs, maintain an internationally recognized Global Neurology Initiative, and are committed to developing the next generation of neurologists. The Ohio State Neurology Residency Program is consistently recognized among the nation's leading residency programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with acute and chronic neurologic pain disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
•  Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacologic, behavioral, rehabilitative, infusion-based, and interventional therapies.
• Perform image-guided and ultrasound-guided interventional pain procedures appropriate to training and credentialing, including peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections, occipital nerve blocks, chemodenervation (onabotulinumtoxinA), and other procedures within the candidate's scope of practice.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychiatry, Anesthesiology, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Rehabilitation, and Primary Care as part of a multidisciplinary pain program.
• Participate in the development and growth of the Department of Neurology's Pain Medicine Program.
• Teach and supervise medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers in clinical and procedural pain medicine.
• Participate in clinical research, investigator-initiated studies, multicenter clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, or other scholarly activities.
• Develop collaborative relationships with referring physicians and community partners.
• Participate in the general neurology inpatient consultation service as assigned.
• MD or DO degree
• Successful completion of an accredited Neurology Residency Program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pain Medicine Fellowship
• Eligible for an Ohio Medical License                      

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vita via Workday. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, 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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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, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance 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, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally.

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 Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

Our new hospital tower, opened in February, 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

The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

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Location:

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:

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