Urologist at Mercy Health, Defiance Urology Clinic

Mercy Health is seeking a skilled Urologist to join our team in the vibrant community of Defiance, Ohio. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive urology services at Mercy Health Defiance Clinic and Hospital, serving a diverse patient population. The clinic is equipped with onsite radiology and lab facilities, with telemedicine available as an additional option.

Duties:

• Conduct office visits, perform procedures, consultations, and surgeries at Mercy Health Defiance Clinic and Hospital.
• Collaborate with a supportive team including LPNs and RNs for efficient patient care.
• Utilize ancillary services such as LCSW, Lab and Radiology, CDE, Outpatient surgical services, and access to a 23-bed inpatient unit all located on the same campus.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of urology residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in Urology.
• Valid medical license in Ohio or ability to obtain one.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within Mercy Health.
• Supportive work environment committed to patient-centered care and community health.

About Defiance:

Defiance is strategically located approximately one hour between Toledo, Fort Wayne, and Lima. The city boasts a population of 17,000, with Defiance County supporting an additional 38,000 residents across 5 school systems and hosting Defiance College. The area offers ease of travel on Route 24, enhancing accessibility and quality of life for residents.

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).