Urgent Care APC| Defiance Mercy Health

Mercy Health is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for our Defiance Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic. This dynamic position involves the treatment of common illnesses and minor injuries, providing comprehensive care for the whole person and the entire family in an urgent care walk-in setting. The patient age range includes pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Schedule is flexible due to differing weekday and weekend hours.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting assessments, diagnosing, and treating common illnesses and minor injuries.
• Performing procedures such as splinting sprains, incision and drainage (I&D), stitches, staples, ear irrigations, and nasal packing.
• Utilizing on-site equipment including x-ray, lab, and point-of-care testing.

Requirements:

• Board-certified or board-eligible Advanced Practice Provider
• State licensure and current certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We offer a competitive income & benefit package.

Community Information:

Located in the heart of Defiance, our Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic serves a vibrant community. Defiance, with a city population of 17,000, is strategically positioned between Toledo, Fort Wayne, and Lima, providing easy access to urban amenities. The county, with a population of 38,000, boasts five school systems and is home to Defiance College, contributing to a diverse and engaged community.

Join our compassionate team at Mercy Health and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community. Apply now to be a part of a dynamic healthcare environment! Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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).