Rheumatologist

Mercy Health Physicians-Youngstown is seeking a rheumatologist to assist in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions or rheumatic diseases. Primary responsibilities include outpatient clinical care for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients who suffer from these musculoskeletal diseases. This physician must possess competence to enhance the function of patients affected body parts, heal and alleviate pain, which includes treatment of these diseases that can affect the joints, muscles, and bones causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity. This rheumatologist will work under Mercy Health Physicians Youngstown Orthopedics and Sports Medicine department along with 9 employed orthopedic surgeons, 4 employed physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, 3 podiatrists, and 1 employed chiropractor. The practice is experiencing growth, and the addition of a rheumatologist will meet the needs for our patients and continue to offer our community comprehensive musculoskeletal services. Mercy Health Youngstown is a regional provider of choice for musculoskeletal services as we demonstrate patient-centered, superior outcomes. In partnership with its physicians, Mercy Health provides comprehensive musculoskeletal services that are locally accessible to patients across the Tri-county community. Our patients seamlessly navigate through our coordinated services guided by care protocols and pathways designed to enhance the patient experience through demonstrated value. This is a hospital employment opportunity and there are no overhead or buy-in requirements. Mercy Health offers a highly competitive salary, sign on bonus, stipend for medical education loan repayment, relocation assistance, a generous annual CME stipend, 403B with employer matching and 457 retirement plans, group disability coverage, and other benefits. New graduates and current trainees will be strongly considered. Our physician partners are committed to mentoring any new graduate that is hired.