Physician - Psychiatry

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Main Campus, Columbus, OH 185 W Schrock Road, Westerville, OH Until 8/23/2026 3+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Overview:


 


 

Job Description Summary:


 

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental illnesses and disorders using therapy, medication, and other interventions.


 

Job Description:


 

Essential Functions:

  • Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
  • Prescribes medications and other treatments to manage symptoms and improve mental health.
  • Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
  • Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
  • Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient.


Education Requirement:

MD or DO, required.


Licensure Requirement:

Ohio Medical License, required.


Certifications:

Board certification in General Psychiatry, required.


Skills:

(not specified)


Experience:

  • Three years of residency training in medicine, neurology, and general psychiatry with adults, required.
  • Two years of additional training in an accredited fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, required.


Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near


Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.



 


 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

About this role

Summary

Diagnoses, treats, and manages mental health patients, developing and adjusting treatment plans.

Job title

Physician - Psychiatry

Experience level

three years of residency + two years fellowship

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site in Columbus or Westerville, Ohio, with some physical demands

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MD or DOOhio Medical LicenseBoard certification in General Psychiatry

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

psychiatrymental healthmedication managementbehavioral disorders
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbus, OH, USA

On-site City

Unknown location

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