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Mercy Health Lorain Hospital - Bon Secours Mercy Health

Obstetrics and Gynecology - Physician at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital - Bon Secours Mercy Health

Mercy Health Lorain Hospital - Bon Secours Mercy Health Cleveland, OH

Job Description

OB/GYN  Near Cleveland with Mercy Health Lorain

Mercy Heath Lorain, located 30 miles west of Cleveland, is seeking a BC/BE OB/GYN  to join our growing department of obstetrics and gynecology and partner with a team of other employed OB/GYN physicians and advanced practice clinicians to provide direct care for patients served by Mercy Health Lorain. This is a full-time, employment opportunity. 

Our excellent benefit package includes:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Disability
  • Sign on Bonus
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • 403b Plan w/company match, 457b Plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan

About Bon Secours Mercy Health:

Bon Secours Health System and Mercy Health combined to become the United States fifth-largest Catholic healthcare ministry and one of the nation's 20 largest healthcare systems. Bon Secours Mercy Health serves communities across seven states and Ireland, At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we continue the legacy of the founders to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities. 

Mercy Health Lorain:

As a part of a faith-based health system, Mercy Health Lorain has two hospitals, including a critical access hospital, and a second full-service hospital. The Mercy Health Lorain market provides high-quality comprehensive care to the region through multiple services such as a regional cancer center, acute and subacute inpatient beds, endoscopy center, wound care center, homecare, and hospice services, along with a full spectrum of outpatient ancillary services.

Community

Located on the shores of Lake Erie in Lorain County with a great mix of urban, suburban, and rural communities. The newly restored Lakeview Park and Beach in Lorain hosts several triathlons and marathons, and the delightful lake environment offers excellent fishing, kayaking, and activities for the entire family.

Community Highlights:

  • 30-minute drive to Cleveland or Sandusky
  • Beautiful lakeside communities
  • Convenient to parks, recreation, shopping
  • Close to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
  • Desired suburban communities with strong schools

 

Typical mid-level pay: $153k for Podiatrists nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$153k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Senior roles pay 139% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024