Toledo -Neurologist - Defiance

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan assistance

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with company match

CME allowance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Neurologist for its Defiance Clinic. This full-time role involves diagnosing and treating neurological disorders, and offers opportunities for telemedicine and teaching. The position is supported by a dedicated team and competitive benefits including a sign-on bonus and student loan assistance.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology.
• Valid medical license to practice in Ohio.
• 1-3 years of clinical neurology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a broad range of neurological disorders.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for patient documentation.
• Lead educational and training opportunities for medical students.

Skills

Proficiency in EPIC EMR

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Job description

Neurologist | Mercy Health | Defiance, OH

Job Title: Neurologist
Location: Mercy Health Defiance Clinic, Defiance, OH
Department: Neurology
Job Type: Full-Time, Employed
Schedule: Monday - Friday, with shared on-call responsibilities.

Job Highlights:

• EPIC EMR
• Two dedicated LPNs to assist with patient care.
• Large referral base to continue growing and maintaining the practice
• Ancillary services include:
• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• Lab and Radiology on-site
• CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator)
• Outpatient Surgical Services
• 23-bed inpatient unit on the same campus
• Teaching opportunities available for Wright State Medical Students
• Telemedicine services for follow-up appointments
• Part of Mercy Health's northern market - a seven-hospital system serving a 20-county area in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan

Our Neurology Services Include:

• Mobile Stroke Unit
• A dedicated team of employed neurosurgeons with experience in a wide range of neurosurgical care and procedures including clipping, hemi-craniotomy for large hemispheric strokes, and intracranial bleeds
• Endovascular Neurosurgery service with two full-time interventional and stroke neurologists
• Strong collaborative support from pulmonary and surgical/trauma critical care teams
• Tele-NeuroICU robot for 24/7 communication via your smart device
• Dedicated Neocritical Care Nurse Practitioners
• Academic pursuits with rotations for residents in emergency medicine, family practice, internal medicine, and surgery
• EEG monitoring available 24/7
• Video EEG monitoring
• Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Ultrasound 24/7
• Clinical research infrastructure support

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat a broad range of neurological disorders, including stroke, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and more
• Provide expert care through both inpatient and outpatient services
• Utilize EPIC EMR for patient documentation and communication
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neurosurgeons, critical care teams, and other specialists
• Lead and participate in educational and training opportunities for medical students and residents
• Contribute to research and clinical trials as appropriate
• Provide telemedicine follow-up services to enhance patient access and care continuity
• Engage in a community of healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certification/Eligibility: Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology
• Licensure: Valid medical license to practice in Ohio (or eligibility to obtain licensure)
• Experience:
• 1-3 years of clinical neurology experience preferred
• Fellowship training in a subspecialty (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular) is a plus
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to provide comprehensive neurological care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Skills:
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and patient-centered care
• Willingness to contribute to teaching and academic endeavors

Compensation and Benefits:

Mercy Health offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes:

• Sign-on bonus and student loan assistance.
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, including HSA and FSA options.
• Disability and Medical Malpractice Insurance (with tail coverage)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match, 457(b) plan, and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (fully funded by Mercy)
• CME allowance

About Mercy Health Defiance Hospital

Mercy Health Defiance Hospital offers you the high-quality health care you need and the compassion you deserve. Our expert doctors, nurses and caregivers are committed to helping you be well in mind, body and spirit.

Mercy Health Defiance Hospital received an A grade for patient safety for spring 2017 from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for reducing errors, infections and accidents.

In December 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published its new star ratings index on Hospital Compare. Eight Mercy Health hospitals improved ratings from last year with Mercy Health Defiance Hospital receiving a 5-star rating - the highest rating a hospital can achieve. The overall rating summarizes up to 57 quality measures on Hospital Compare reflecting common conditions that hospitals treat, such as heart attacks or pneumonia. The overall rating shows how well each hospital performed, on average, compared to other hospitals in the U.S. The overall rating ranges from one to five stars. The more stars, the better a hospital performed on the available quality measures. The most common overall rating is 3 stars.

About Mercy Health

Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and the state's fourth-largest employer, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2016. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and more than 500 care sites, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network, Mercy Health Select, coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 200,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings program. In keeping with its Mission to improve the health of its communities, Mercy Health provides more than $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).