Patient Care Associate (PCA) — Adult Behavioral Health Unit — Lorain Hospital

This Patient Care Associate (PCA) — Adult Behavioral Health Unit — Lorain Hospital position at Mercy Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Psychiatry position at Mercy Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Ohio.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Vital Signs Recording, Personal Hygiene Care, Patient Mobility, Customer Service, Clinical Documentation, Infection Prevention, Patient Safety Standards. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provides direct basic patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with hygiene and mobility under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Acts as a liaison between patients and nursing staff to report changes in condition and ensure high-quality customer service.

Benefits package: 403(b) with employer contributions, Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, Life insurance, Mental health resources, Paid time off, Parental and FMLA leave, Short- and long-term disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.