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