Join Our Team as a Cardiologist at Mercy Health Defiance: Elevate Your Career in Heart Care

Mercy Health is seeking a dedicated Cardiology Physician to join our team at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive cardiology care including office visits, procedures, and consults in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct office visits, consultations, and procedures at Mercy Health Defiance Clinic and Hospital.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including EKG, echocardiogram (Echo), and stress testing.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams and participate in case conferences.
• Provide high-quality clinical care with a focus on patient safety and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with referring physicians to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records.

Facility and Resources:

• State-of-the-art radiology and laboratory services onsite to support comprehensive patient care.
• Access to advanced technology and equipment for diagnostic testing and surgical procedures.

Requirements:

• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiology.
• Completion of a Fellowship program in Cardiology.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Ohio.

Experience a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Our supportive work environment prioritizes physician well-being and work-life balance. If you're a dedicated and compassionate Cardiologist looking for a fulfilling opportunity to impact the Defiance community, we invite you to join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care to those in need. Apply now and be a part of our team.

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).