Defiance APC Family Medicine

Are you a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant looking for a fulfilling role in a patient-centered, community-driven environment? Defiance Family Practice, a part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, is seeking a passionate Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join our collaborative and supportive team.

Why Join Us?

• Small Practice, Big Impact – Work in an intimate, community-focused setting while benefiting from a strong network of specialty referrals across larger market facilities.
• Diverse Patient Population – Treat pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, ensuring a broad and enriching clinical experience.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule (8 AM - 5 PM), no required weekends, and flexible extended hours based on provider preference.
• Advanced Practice Support – Work alongside an experienced care team including CMA, LPN, Practice Manager, and registration support.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-focused primary care for all ages.
• Perform minor procedures such as joint injections, biopsies, skin lesion removals, pap smears, and wound care.
• Offer telemedicine services as preferred.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuity of care.
• Maintain hospital credentialing at Mercy Health-Defiance Hospital.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for community-based care.
• Board Certification required.
• Experience in primary care or urgent care preferred.
• Strong procedural skills including suturing, I&Ds, and minor orthopedic treatments are a plus.

About Defiance, OH

Nestled between Toledo, Fort Wayne, and Lima, Defiance is a welcoming city with a strong sense of community, top-rated schools, and a vibrant local culture. With a local college, easy access to major highways, and a population of 17,000, it’s the perfect place to build a fulfilling career and enjoy a high quality of life.

Join Our Team!

At Defiance Family Practice, you’ll make a difference in the lives of your patients while being part of a supportive and mission-driven healthcare system. If you're ready to bring compassion, expertise, and dedication to a community that values your care, we invite you to apply today.

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.

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).