The Department of Anesthesiology at The Ohio State University is actively recruiting academic anesthesiologists with fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine to join our growing Division of Critical Care. We seek dedicated physicians committed to excellence in patient care, education, and academic scholarship. The medical center is experiencing growth of inpatient services, creating excellent opportunities to build upon and expand our multidisciplinary critical care medicine programs. Our strategic plan includes $4 billion in facilities expansion and programmatic development over the next few years.

Position Highlights

Candidate Qualifications

Division of Critical Care Medicine

The Division of Critical Care Medicine currently consists of 15 faculty members and continues to expand in both clinical footprint and academic visibility. With a mission of providing patient-centered, evidenced-based, innovative care, the Department of Anesthesiology led the opening of the first Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at OSUWMC in 1979. With one of the largest sections in the department, the faculty remains key in the hospital’s critical care medicine services. Anesthesiology-trained intensivists care for patients in the SICU with a diverse population, including post-acute care and trauma surgery, transplant surgery, and a dedicated cancer surgical ICU.

Since 2010, the team has directed care in the 30-bed cardiovascular surgery intensive care unit (CIVCU). The CVICU is the home for our high-volume ECLS/ECMO and end-stage cardiopulmonary failure program, including a growing number of temporary and long-term left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) and heart/lung transplants.

The faculty plays an integral role throughout the medical center and university. Our team actively leads administrative and quality initiatives, including committee chairs and medical directorships. With leadership roles in the College of Medicine and residency/fellowship program, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for medical students, residents and fellows. Faculty members have an emerging role in critical care clinical research, with multiple active studies and a growing national reputation. We are active members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and American Association of Respiratory Care with faculty serving on key committees throughout these organizations. Faculty hold leadership roles across the health system and are deeply involved in initiatives to enhance ICU care, surgical outcomes, and interdepartmental collaboration.

The Department of Anesthesiology

A major academic department within the OSU College of Medicine, the department supports broad subspecialty practice, robust training programs, and a growing research enterprise. We offer ACGME-accredited fellowships, including Critical Care, and a strong culture of education and mentorship.

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application please e-mail your cover letter and Curriculum Vita to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Start date is anticipated as soon as possible but can be adjusted to meet the candidate’s needs. 

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
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.