Palliative Care Physician Opportunity at Mercy Health
- Req. Number: 978448JL
- Location: Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
- Address: 2213 Cherry Street
- City, State: Toledo, OH
Join Mercy Health: Palliative Care Physician Opportunity with Teaching and Community Impact
Mercy Health, a leading nonprofit health system dedicated to delivering compassionate care, is seeking a skilled and empathetic Palliative Care Physician to join our esteemed team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care while engaging in impactful teaching and professional development.
As a Palliative Care Physician, you will provide comprehensive care in both the inpatient setting and our specialized palliative care follow-up clinic. Your role will be pivotal in guiding patients through their illness journey and ensuring continuity of care. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and NP/PA students, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Practice Support:
You will benefit from robust practice support, including a dedicated team of CMA/LPNs, administrative and management staff, APPs, clinic nurses, and office personnel within the palliative care clinic. This collaborative environment ensures you have the resources and support necessary to provide exceptional care.
About Bon Secours Mercy Health:
Bon Secours Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio, holding a prominent position in the Toledo/Rural market. As a nonprofit ministry, we are committed to our mission of extending the compassionate ministry of Jesus by enhancing the health and well-being of our communities. Our focus on bringing good help to those in need distinguishes us from many other organizations, allowing us to deliver care with purpose and dedication.
If you are passionate about palliative care and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and mission-driven environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Mercy Health. Join us in our commitment to compassionate care and community well-being.
About Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
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
About Mercy Health
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).
Mercy Health, a leading nonprofit health system dedicated to delivering compassionate care, is seeking a skilled and empathetic Palliative Care Physician to join our esteemed team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to patient care while engaging in impactful teaching and professional development.
As a Palliative Care Physician, you will provide comprehensive care in both the inpatient setting and our specialized palliative care follow-up clinic. Your role will be pivotal in guiding patients through their illness journey and ensuring continuity of care. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and NP/PA students, shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver a full range of palliative care services, including initial patient consultations, development of individualized care plans, and follow-up visits in the palliative care clinic.
- Collaborate closely with referring providers and contribute to the advancement of the care team.
- Recommend appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers, ensuring alignment with applicable policies and regulations.
- Facilitate patient access to necessary medical care and services.
- Engage in the education of residents, APCs, and students, fostering their development through hands-on teaching and mentorship.
Practice Support:
You will benefit from robust practice support, including a dedicated team of CMA/LPNs, administrative and management staff, APPs, clinic nurses, and office personnel within the palliative care clinic. This collaborative environment ensures you have the resources and support necessary to provide exceptional care.
About Bon Secours Mercy Health:
Bon Secours Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio, holding a prominent position in the Toledo/Rural market. As a nonprofit ministry, we are committed to our mission of extending the compassionate ministry of Jesus by enhancing the health and well-being of our communities. Our focus on bringing good help to those in need distinguishes us from many other organizations, allowing us to deliver care with purpose and dedication.
If you are passionate about palliative care and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and mission-driven environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Mercy Health. Join us in our commitment to compassionate care and community well-being.
About Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
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.
About Mercy Health
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).
