Physician - Neurologist - Mercy Health Defiance Clinic, Defiance, OH

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