Toledo - Neurology - STA

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 280,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for academic teaching and research

Supportive, collaborative work environment

Job summary

A healthcare leader is seeking a dedicated Neurologist focused on General and Cognitive Neurology in Toledo, OH. This hybrid role balances outpatient and inpatient responsibilities while offering teaching opportunities and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and an interest in academic medicine.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching residents and conducting didactic sessions.
• Interest in academic medicine preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an outpatient neurology practice and provide care for neurological disorders.
• Conduct inpatient rounding and respond to call as per rotation.
• Engage in resident teaching and supervision.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Ability to work in inpatient and outpatient settings

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology

Specialization in General Neurology and Cognitive Neurology

Job description

Neurologist | General & Cognitive | Toledo, OH

Neurologist - General & Cognitive Focus

Practice Name: Mercy Health Neurology - Neuroscience Institute
Location: St. Vincent Hospital and surrounding Metro locations
Position: Full-Time Neurologist - General & Cognitive
Schedule: Monday - Friday (5-8 hour days, optional 4-10 hour days)
Hours: 36 hrs clinical care, 4 hrs administrative per week
Hybrid Position: 80-90% outpatient, 10-20% inpatient rounding
Call Rotation: Average 6 weeks per year (equitable rotation)

Position Overview:

Mercy Health Neurology - Neuroscience Institute is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Neurologist specializing in both General Neurology and Cognitive Neurology. This full-time, hybrid position offers a balance between outpatient clinical work and inpatient rounding service, as well as resident teaching and potential research opportunities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and dynamic team that provides a comprehensive range of neurologic care within the Mercy Health network.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Outpatient Practice:

• Develop and manage an ambulatory (outpatient) neurology practice, including incorporating virtual visits.
• Provide clinical care for patients with general and cognitive neurological disorders.
• Average outpatient caseload: 15-20 patients per day.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including MAs, LPNs, and clerical support, ensuring efficient patient flow and excellent care delivery.

Inpatient Rounding & Call:

• Provide inpatient rounding services at St. Vincent Medical Center and Metro services.
• Equitable on-call rotation, with an average of 6 weeks per year (could fluctuate slightly).
• Rounding service at St. Vincent: 20-35 patients/day, with support from 2 attendings, 1 APP, and 3-4 residents.
• Metro services: 1 attending covering 2 hospitals with 10-15 patients/day.
• Virtual visits and in-touch services to facilitate patient care during rounding.

Teaching & Education:

• Engage in resident teaching, providing didactics and supervising residents in clinic.
• Participate in weekly resident clinic, journal clubs, and grand rounds presentations.
• Provide teaching support to residents on both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Opportunity to mentor and educate within a competitive Neurology residency program.

Research (Optional):

• Research support available for those interested in pursuing academic or clinical research in neurology.

Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Care:

• Work within a collaborative, patient-centered team focused on delivering exceptional care.
• The Neurology department is part of a larger Neuroscience team, including Neurosurgery, Endovascular/Stroke, and Neurocritical Care.
• Facilitate patient access to medical care, recommending appropriate referrals and ensuring smooth transitions within the department.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology.
• Specialization in General Neurology and Cognitive Neurology.
• Ability to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Experience in teaching residents and providing didactic sessions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in academic medicine and resident education is preferred.

Practice Support:

• Outpatient office includes MA, LPN, and clerical support, with a staffing ratio based on WRVUs.
• Access to a robust team of neurologists, including hospitalists, as well as advanced practice providers.

Ancillary Services:

• Outpatient Services:
• Access to 2 high-field 1.2 Tesla open MRIs.
• Close proximity to Physical Therapy services.
• On-site Neuropsychologist services at Sunforest office.
• Inpatient Services:
• Full range of inpatient physical therapy and imaging services.
• Case management collaboration.
• Neurocritical care available at St. Vincent Medical Center.
• Comprehensive Stroke Center with Endovascular services.
• Neuropsychologist support.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to participate in academic teaching and research.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment with a patient-centered approach.

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).

About Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital

Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital in Toledo was designed with you and your family in mind. By offering the high-quality health care you need and the compassion you deserve, we make your health care journey easier. With the best doctors, nurses and caregivers in Toledo, we are committed to helping you be well in mind, body and spirit. Mercy Health - St. Anne has been rated a five-star hospital for the third consecutive quarter by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid.

Through advanced treatments and cutting-edge technology, we've been making lives better and health care easier for west Toledo and southeast Michigan since 2002. Whether you need a routine visit or a trip to the ER, we are your choice Toledo hospital.

Awards and Recognition

• Leads the region as the only five star hospital for the third consecutive quarter recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• 2016 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award - The only hospital in Toledo to receive the Patient Safety Excellence Award.
• 2016 HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award.

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).