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).
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