Seeking Acute NP or PA - Mercy Health Lima, OH Hospitalist Team

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -

Hospitalist Team

Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center is seeking an acute nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Hospitalist Team.  

The Hospitalist Program is a group of physicians, NPs and PAs who are dedicated to excellent patient outcomes, outstanding teamwork, and interdisciplinary collaboration. 

We offer a competitive income and benefit package including paid time off.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide care on the Hospitalist Group Admissions/Consult Service.
• Coordinate patient care alongside case management, social work, nursing, and collaborating physician.
• • Ensure patient referrals for procedures and to subspecialities are completed.
• Round on average of 8-10 patients and complete 4-6 hospital admissions daily.
• Respond to patent calls and MyChart messages.
• Perform physical assessments on patients and complete patient histories.
• • Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Order medications, treatments, labs, etc. as described and permitted under the Ohio State Medical Board supervision agreement and the Mercy Health St. Rita's credentialing boards
• Formal mentorship and established training program for new APCs.  
• Professional engagement includes research, precepting, quality improvement and committees.
• Schedule: Wednesday - Tuesday, 7 AM to 7 PM.

Education and Skills Required:

• Certified by the NCCPA (Physician Assistant) or AAPRN (CNP)
• Current licensure with the state of Ohio.

The community of Lima, Ohio offers many perks, including minimal traffic, low cost of living, and access to both public and private school systems with excellent reputations.  Our region provides small city, suburban, small town and rural living options with quick interstate access to multiple large urban hubs for metropolitan experiences and air transportation. 

Since 1918, St. Rita’s Medical Center has been providing quality health care to the people of Lima and west central Ohio. More people prefer St. Rita's for medical care than any other hospital in the 10-county region we serve. 

Mercy Health is one of the largest health care systems in Ohio and a leading health care provider serving communities throughout Ohio and Kentucky. With nearly 35,000 employees and more than 600 points of care, Mercy Health is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to the communities it serves.

Operating across eight regions in Ohio and Kentucky, Mercy Health provides a comprehensive range of health care services through its hospitals, physician practices, outpatient facilities, and other care locations. Every day, our dedicated physicians, nurses, clinical professionals, and support teams work together to improve the health and well-being of the individuals and families we serve.

Guided by our Mission to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities, Mercy Health is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, especially those who are poor, dying, and underserved.

At Mercy Health, our employees are more than caregivers and colleagues; they are part of a mission-driven organization committed to compassion, service, excellence, and human dignity. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, develop new skills, and build a rewarding career while making a positive impact in our communities.

Join Mercy Health and become part of a team dedicated to making lives better — mind, body, and spirit.

For more information, visit www.mercy.com.