Leadership Chief of Thoracic Imaging Division

The Department of Radiology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, consistently ranked among the nation's Top 25 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, is expanding. We are actively seeking a Thoracic Imaging Division Chief who is leadership-focused, passionate about clinical excellence, dedicated to advancing research and innovation, committed to education, mentorship, and sponsorship, and who demonstrates a deep commitment to patient-centered care.

OSUWMC is entering an exciting phase of growth of its ambulatory and inpatient services, creating additional, excellent opportunities to build upon and substantially expand our Thoracic programs. Notably, the organization’s strategic plan includes facilities expansion and programmatic development over the coming years.

Department Overview:

The Department of Radiology is rapidly growing, with expanded services at off-site imaging centers, and renovations to our existing clinical spaces and new spaces through the medical center strategic expansion project ($3+ Billion):

Main campus: New construction of a state-of-the-art 830-bed Hospital Tower, a biomedical research tower, and a Health Sciences building that will house the College of Medicine

Around the city: Construction of 2 newly designed ambulatory care centers in New Albany and Dublin are now completed and open and a new outpatient facility set to open in Powell in August 2026, in addition to 16 established ambulatory care centers up and running today.

By joining our faculty, you will have excellent opportunities for advancement, while working with an exceptional cadre of multidisciplinary providers. Faculty are supported by many outstanding clinical, research, and educational resources in the department and organization, including substantial, dedicated expertise in imaging technology innovation, artificial intelligence, and health services research.

Our ambition, as a department, is to be a leading radiology department that:

Delivers exceptional patient care

Breaks new ground through team science and discovery

Trains tomorrow’s clinicians, innovators, and leaders

Includes, collaborates, and inspires

Puts our patients and people first

Duties and Responsibilities:

Directs the day-to-day clinical operations of the Thoracic Imaging Division of the Department of Radiology:

Provides patient care as related to the Thoracic Imaging Service.

Coordinates daily assignments of clinical staff to meet patient care needs throughout the Medical Center.

Establishes metrics and provides data-driven feedback to the team to create strategies for development and improvement.

Administrative duties:

Provides executive leadership in the Department of Radiology, including identifying and articulating a vision and strategic direction for Thoracic Imaging related to clinical care, growth, educational priorities, and research and innovation.

Advocates for the professional and academic needs of the faculty in the division with emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Represents the Department on matters pertaining to Thoracic Imaging in ambulatory and inpatient settings.

Leads the recruitment of Thoracic Imaging faculty and professionals as needed to support the clinical, education and research missions of the Division and the Department.

Develops and maintains policies and procedures to ensure consistency with best practice standards.

Education, Research, and Faculty Development:

Conducts, oversees, and provides opportunities for lectures, seminars, and related educational offerings, both within OSUWMC and at the regional and national level.

Collaborates with faculty in the Division to develop and lead a Thoracic Imaging Research Program. This includes fostering collaborations in clinical trials across OSUWMC and the James Cancer Hospital.

Serves as a mentor and sponsor of residents, fellows, and faculty in the Division.

Conducts Annual Reviews for faculty in the Division.

Requirements:

MD, DO, or MD/PhD in imaging and/or imaging-related fields.

Board Certification in Radiology (ABR)

Diagnostic Radiology Residency with additional fellowship training in Thoracic Radiology.

Demonstrates scholarly activity, with an established or developing national reputation in Thoracic Imaging

Ideally, should qualify for appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level. However, Assistant Professors demonstrating significant scholarly productivity will be considered.

Demonstrated leadership skills desired.

Must support and embrace the culture of the Department, the Medical Center and the University.

Compensation Package:

Salary: Guaranteed Base Salary starting above $420K for Assistant Professor (increasing at higher academic rank), $50,000 Sign-on Bonus, $10,000 Relocation Assistance, eligible for performance bonus and supplemental pay

Retirement Benefits: 14% Employer match, 25% Department contribution to Executive Retirement Plan, and Supplemental Retirement Accounts 403(b) and 457(b)

Paid Time Off: 176 Hours of Annual Vacation, 120 hours of Annual Sick Time, 11 Recognized Annual Holidays, 10 CME days and a generous CME Allowance

Exceptional health, vision, and dental benefits: Health Reimbursement Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Assistance Benefits: 10 credit hours per term for faculty and staff covered, 50% of a dependent’s fees per semester covered

Fringe Benefits: Family Building Assistance and Benefits, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Childcare Programs, Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and institutional support to fulfill requirements.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Direct all confidential inquiries and nominations to Tyler K. Smith, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, at

Full Time