Join Our Team as a Hospitalist at Mercy Health Defiance HospitalMercy Health Defiance Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the Defiance community and surrounding areas. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated Hospitalists to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality patient care.
Position Overview:
As a Hospitalist at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day care of inpatients and observation patients. This includes providing prompt diagnosis, treatment, and medical procedures within your scope of practice. You will work a schedule of 7 days on, followed by 7 days off, with on-call collaboration with a nurse practitioner during your on-week.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive rounds and provide attentive care to inpatient and observation patients.
- Collaborate closely with nurse practitioners and utilize tele-sitters for patient safety.
- Coordinate and consult with specialty providers to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
Qualifications:
- Board certification in Internal Medicine.
- Dedication to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Facility and Services:
Mercy Health Defiance Hospital offers a wide range of ancillary services to support comprehensive patient care, including:
- Onsite laboratory and radiology services
- Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT)
- Speech pathology and social work support
- Access to specialized clinics for referral.
Community and Benefits:
Located in Defiance, Ohio, our hospital offers a supportive community with excellent schools and a variety of recreational activities. Mercy Health provides competitive compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional patient care and want to join a dynamic healthcare team at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital, please submit your CV.
About Mercy Health Defiance HospitalMercy 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 HealthMercy 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).
