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.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employment model with a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time clinicians
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME access and professional development through a dedicated clinician education platform
- Clinician wellness resources addressing both physical and mental health
- Perks at Work program providing discounts on goods and services
- Mentorship and peer support through a national network of emergency medicine specialists
Practice Highlights
- 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
- Member of Mercy Health, Ohio's largest health system — providing access to system-wide resources, subspecialty consultation, and referral infrastructure
- Service lines on campus include emergency medicine, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, sports medicine and rehabilitation, and behavioral health
- 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
- Upcoming residency programs in emergency medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, and general surgery — creating future teaching and academic affiliation opportunities for interested physicians
- Supported by a national network of emergency medicine clinicians and clinical leadership
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Ohio medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a regional acute care emergency department
- Academic or teaching interest welcomed given the facility's developing residency programs
About the Community
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.