Toledo-Urologist-Defiance

Job Title: Urologist
Location: Mercy Health Defiance Clinic and Hospital in Defiance, Ohio

Job Overview:
Mercy Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Urologist to join our dynamic team in Defiance, Ohio. In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive urology services at Mercy Health Defiance Clinic and Hospital, offering care to a diverse patient population. The clinic is equipped with on-site radiology and laboratory facilities, with telemedicine services available to enhance patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct office visits, consultations, and perform urological procedures and surgeries at Mercy Health Defiance Clinic and Hospital.
• Collaborate with a dedicated care team, including LPNs and RNs, to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.
• Utilize integrated 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.
• Work Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, offering a great work-life balance.

Required Qualifications:

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

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge and clinical expertise in urological care.
• Proficiency in performing a range of urological procedures and surgeries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and contribute to the overall well-being of the community.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and telemedicine platforms is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within Mercy Health.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on patient-centered care and community health.

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).