Job Description
Position Overview
Mercy Health – West Hospital is seeking board-certified or board-eligible physicians trained in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine to join our hospitalist team. Hospitalists provide comprehensive inpatient care, respond to rapid codes, and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
Clinical Highlights:
- Open ICU with mandatory pulmonary consults
- Hospitalists respond to codes and rapid response calls; early or late physician handles pages
- Average daily patient encounters: 170
- 70% of adult admissions and 15% pediatric admissions managed by hospitalists
- Epic EMR in place for efficient patient record management
Other Hospitalist Duties:
- Collaboration with Emergency Department (ED) team
- Care coordination for patients requiring specialty consultation
- Participation in quality improvement and evidence-based clinical initiatives
Hospital & Facilities
- Mercy Health – West Hospital opened in 2013 and features:
- Advanced cardiac cath lab with ECMO capability
- Comprehensive oncology services
- Orthopedic and spine care
- Spacious, modern ED with 46 treatment areas and high-acuity capacity
- The hospital emphasizes patient-centered design, enhancing clinical efficiency and overall patient experience.
- Learn more: Mercy Health – West Hospital
- Community Overview – Cincinnati Suburbs
Located near I-75, the suburban Cincinnati community offers:
- Upscale residential neighborhoods
- Excellent public and private schools
- Recreational amenities: biking, kayaking, parks, and lakes
- Cultural attractions: Cincinnati Zoo, Newport Aquarium, museums, and major league sports
- Easy access to downtown Cincinnati in 20 minutes
- More about living in Cincinnati: City of Cincinnati Community Resources
Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Eligible to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship support provided)
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration
Desirable:
- Prior hospitalist or inpatient care experience
- Experience with high-acuity patient care and rapid response scenarios
Visa & Licensing Support:
- H-1B visa sponsorship available, including in-house visa specialists and coverage of filing fees
- Guidance for international medical graduates: USCIS – H-1B Visa
- Physician licensing info: Federation of State Medical Boards
- Graduate Medical Education & ECFMG: ECFMG Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid physician enrollment: CMS Provider Enrollment
- Department of Health & Human Services workforce info: HHS Physician Workforce
About US Acute Care Solutions (USACS)
Joining USACS offers hospitalists a unique ownership-driven model that blends the advantages of national resources with local practice autonomy. Benefits include:
- Evidence-based care model with focus on quality outcomes
- Competitive compensation packages with long-term wealth-building potential
- Supportive team environment with shared ownership culture
- Access to professional development, mentorship, and specialty support