Physician - Neurology

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, Parkinsons 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