<p>St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its established emergency department at a nationally recognized, century-old acute care hospital serving west central Ohio. St. Rita's is a Mercy Health facility — the largest health system in Ohio — and has earned back-to-back national distinctions including IBM Watson Health Top Hospital designation, a Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Grade, and an Everest Award for fastest-improving hospital over five years. With upcoming residency programs in emergency medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, and general surgery, this position carries genuine academic upside for clinicians with teaching interests.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>W-2 employment model with a comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time clinicians</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME access and professional development through a dedicated clinician education platform</li> <li>Clinician wellness resources addressing both physical and mental health</li> <li>Perks at Work program providing discounts on goods and services</li> <li>Mentorship and peer support through a national network of emergency medicine specialists</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency medicine practice at St. Rita's Medical Center, a full-service acute care hospital founded in 1918 and serving Lima and the broader west central Ohio region</li> <li>Member of Mercy Health, Ohio's largest health system — providing access to system-wide resources, subspecialty consultation, and referral infrastructure</li> <li>Service lines on campus include emergency medicine, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and behavioral health</li> <li>Nationally recognized for quality: IBM Watson Health Top Hospital (2018), Leapfrog Group "A" Hospital Safety Grade, and Everest Award for fastest-improving hospital over five consecutive years</li> <li>Upcoming residency programs in emergency medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, and general surgery — creating future teaching and academic affiliation opportunities for interested physicians</li> <li>Supported by a national network of emergency medicine clinicians and clinical leadership</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Ohio medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a regional acute care emergency department</li> <li>Academic or teaching interest welcomed given the facility's developing residency programs</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lima is a mid-sized city in west central Ohio, offering a low cost of living, affordable housing, and a stable, community-oriented environment well suited to physicians relocating with families. The region provides easy access to Toledo, Columbus, and Dayton — each within a two-hour drive — while Lima itself offers local dining, parks, and a tight-knit community feel. Ohio's flat, accessible terrain and four-season climate appeal to clinicians who want proximity to major metros without the pace or cost of urban living.</p>