Sports Medicine Physician | Clinical Leadership Opportunity

Mercy Health is thrilled to launch a brand-new Primary Care Sports Medicine practice in the vibrant Waterville/Perrysburg area—and we’re looking for a passionate physician to lead this exciting initiative as both a practicing provider and head physician. Whether you're newly board-certified or bring years of experience, this is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up. You’ll have the autonomy to shape the practice, influence program development, and serve as a key leader in a growing sports medicine program. This role includes direct partnerships with local high schools, colleges, and major athletic events.

Position Highlights

• 80–100% Sports Medicine focus, with flexibility to incorporate primary care during ramp-up
• Outpatient-only role – no inpatient or hospitalist responsibilities
• Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility and potential for extended hours during sports seasons)
• Team physician role with a major local university and community events (e.g., Glass City Marathon)
• Work closely with athletic trainers, physical therapists, and coaches; provide both in-clinic and occasional on-site care
• Supported by a full care team: MAs, LPNs, front office staff, and Practice Manager
• On-site access to lab and X-ray services, Epic/MyChart for virtual care, and DAX AI for efficient documentation

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries related to athletic training, competition, and physical activity
• Serve as a trusted resource for athletes, coaches, trainers, and physical therapists
• Provide education and counseling on injury prevention, nutrition, and recovery
• Supervise rehab and return-to-play plans; participate in pre-season physicals and sideline coverage as needed
• Collaborate across specialties (orthopedics, PT, neurology) to coordinate comprehensive care
• Prescribe medications, diagnostic imaging, orthotics/adaptive equipment, and therapy as needed
• Participate in continuing education and help shape clinical protocols, especially around concussion management

Physician Leader Opportunity

This role include 8–12 protected hours per week to lead and grow the regional Sports Medicine program:

• Lead communication and care coordination with local athletic trainers
• Oversee injury clinics, physicals, return-to-play evaluations, and protocol development
• Build relationships with high schools, colleges, and sports organizations
• Represent Mercy Health at outreach events, symposiums, and community engagements
• Ensure compliance with Ohio HB 143 and oversee post-concussion care

Practice Environment

• Multi-specialty, collaborative outpatient setting
• New practice with strong institutional support and high growth potential
• Opportunity to mentor medical students and orthopedic residents
• Shared low-burden call rotation with Family Medicine (approx. 1:10)

Why Choose Mercy Health?

• Mission-driven, faith-based organization rooted in compassionate, community-focused care
• Collaborative leadership, excellent administrative support, and access to advanced resources
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Tech-enabled workflows including DAX AI ambient scribing

Our Mission

To extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities, bringing good help to those in need—especially those who are poor, dying, or underserved.

Let’s Build Something Meaningful—Together

As a local recruiter based in Toledo, I understand the unique impact this role can have on our community. If you're excited by the opportunity to lead, connect, and grow, we would love to hear from you.

Contact:
Jamie Leighton, Physician Recruiter – Toledo Market
jleighton@mercy.com

Caring with expertise. Healing with compassion.

Mercy Health — Toledo is an eight-hospital system serving Toledo, Tiffin, Defiance and Willard. We proudly provide health care services for a 20-county area in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We are part of Mercy Health, the largest health system in Ohio and fourth largest employer.

Since establishing Toledo’s first hospital in 1885, Mercy Health continues to honor our Mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities, with an emphasis on our neighbors who are poor and under-served.

With approximately 8,800 employees; 300 employed physicians; and 2,200 medical staff members, Mercy Health has been part of the Northwest Ohio community it serves for more than 162 years.