Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity at Mercy Health Defiance

Mercy Health is excited to announce an opening for an orthopedic surgeon at our Defiance, OH location. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive and patient-centered team. We are proud of our strong community ties and our commitment to providing compassionate, top-notch care to our patients. At Mercy Health Defiance, you will find a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and thrive in a collaborative and patient-centered setting, we warmly welcome you to consider this opportunity to join our family.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; 1 to 2 surgical days per week, with the remaining days in the office.
• Responsibilities: Provide high-quality care through office visits, outpatient consultations, and surgeries at the Mercy Health Defiance location. Participate in call coverage with the Toledo Orthopedic call group and provide consults at Mercy Health Defiance Hospital.
• Practice Support: Work with a dedicated team including LPNs and RNs. Access to onsite radiology and lab services.
• Ancillary Services: Benefit from comprehensive support including radiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work.
• Services: Benefit from a comprehensive range of services offered within our system, including primary care, surgery, cardiology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, podiatry, wound care, neurology, oncology, pain management, diabetes education, behavioral health, and pulmonology.

Qualifications:

• Board-Certified: Must hold board certification in orthopedic surgery.
• Residency Training: Completed an accredited orthopedic residency program.
• Surgical Proficiency: Skilled in a wide range of orthopedic procedures.
• Strong Communication: Effective in communicating with patients and team members.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Experience in collaborative, team-based environments.
• Commitment to Learning: Keeps up-to-date with advancements in orthopedic care.
• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrates genuine care for patients.

Join us at Mercy Health Defiance and make a meaningful impact on our community with your expertise and compassionate care. We look forward to welcoming you to 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).