What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gastroenterologist — Mercy Health Lima, OH | Employed Group, Advanced Endoscopy Opportunities, Strong Benefits position at Bon Secours Mercy Health?
Mercy Health in Lima, Ohio is seeking a Gastroenterology physician to join an established, busy employed group. This role includes clinic and hospital coverage with a practice that has room to grow—shape a schedule and scope of practice that meet your professional goals and the needs of the community.
Key practice highlights
- Join an experienced GI team serving a large catchment area.
- Practice based at a 407-bed medical center with a Hospitalist program for admissions.
- Four endoscopy suites staffed by experienced personnel; Olympus scopes and EPIC EMR.
- Endoscopy performed under MAC (CRNAs) or conscious sedation by the endoscopist—your choice.
- Strong opportunity for advanced endoscopy; ERCP and EUS skills are desirable but not required.
- Available equipment and services: Gold Probe, APC, Bravo pH testing, and esophageal manometry.
- Teaching opportunities with medical students and residents across IM, EM, and FM residency programs.
- Community-oriented GI practice delivering state-of-the-art care in a collegial environment.
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive package with a 2-year guaranteed productivity model, sign-on bonus, and medical student loan assistance.
- Supplemental Executive Retirement Program, $10,000 CME allowance, and 35 days ATO.
- Seven gratis call days per month.
- Note: J-1 visa candidates not eligible.
Community
Lima offers affordable Midwestern living with excellent public and private schools, low traffic, and easy access to larger metropolitan areas—Dayton, Toledo, Fort Wayne, Columbus, Detroit, and Cincinnati are 1–2 hours away; Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Chicago are 3–4 hours from Lima. The city is undergoing revitalization with new restaurants and entertainment options.