Rheumatology Physician

Mercy Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Rheumatology Physician to join our dynamic team in Toledo. As a key component of our patient care services, you will play a crucial role in guiding the patient journey with immune-mediated disorders. Your expertise will enhance the reputation of Mercy Health within the community, delivering professional services that uphold our commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive rheumatology care Monday through Friday
• Conduct initial patient consultations and develop individualized care plans
• Oversee patient follow-up visits and interpret results from lab and radiology tests
• Collaborate closely with referring providers and other healthcare professionals
• Recommend appropriate referrals to ensure seamless patient access to medical care
• Engage in teaching opportunities with internal medicine and family medicine residents

Additional Information:

• You will be supported by our dedicated administration, management team, clinic medical assistants, and office staff. This is a newer program with anticipated patient volumes increasing to 25 per day by the second year.
• Benefit from full-range ancillary services including radiology, psychology, infectious disease, pathology, immunology, and physical therapy.
• Focus on immune-mediated disorders including musculoskeletal, soft tissue, and connective tissue disorders.
• Utilize current telemedicine platforms as needed to deliver virtual care for follow-ups and patient monitoring.

Qualifications:

• Current certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology
• Dedication to providing compassionate patient-centered care
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to teaching and contributing to the development of healthcare professionals

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Supportive work environment within a nationally recognized healthcare organization

Toledo, a city rich in culture, is renowned for its nationally acclaimed art museum, zoo, the Toledo Symphony, and the Valentine Theater. Sports enthusiasts can cheer for the Toledo Mud Hens, the Triple A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, who play in the downtown gem, Fifth Third Field, recognized as one of the top minor league baseball stadiums in the nation. Toledo also caters to hockey fans with an ECHL team, offers NCAA sports at the University of Toledo, and hosts an annual LPGA golf tournament for outdoor enthusiasts, who relish the proximity to Lake Erie. The region is ideal for families, offering exceptional schools and affordable housing options. Toledo is proud to have 33 colleges and universities within a 60-mile radius, including a medical college within the metropolitan area. Moreover, major cities like Ann Arbor, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, and Detroit are just a short drive away.

Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo’s first 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.

Through advanced treatments and cutting-edge technology, we’ve been making lives better and health care easier for the Toledo area since 1885.

Awards and Recognition

• Received the highest level of accreditation in stroke care with the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation.
• Diabetes Education self-management program receives American Diabetes Association recognition for meeting national standards for diabetes education programs.
• Re-certified at the highest level of trauma care as a level 1 trauma care center and Mercy Health – Children’s Hospital as a level 2 by the Committee of Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.
• Weight Management Solutions and St. Vincent Medical Center received a designation by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
• The Women’s Health Physicians and Midwives were recognized as a best practice by the American College of Nurse-Midwives achieving the “Triple Aim” ranking recognizing improvements in the patient experience and health while reducing patient cost.
• Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center received accreditation for their pediatric residency program.

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).