When you walk through the doors of Pomerene Hospital, you'll immediately sense the unique character that defines this exceptional healthcare facility. Founded in 1919 and opening its doors in 1937, this independent, private, not-for-profit hospital has evolved from a modest community facility into a nationally recognized healthcare leader that consistently ranks among the Top 20 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States. Unlike large academic medical centers where physicians can feel lost in bureaucracy, or small critical access hospitals with limited resources, Pomerene Hospital offers the perfect balance – comprehensive capabilities with the personal touch and community focus that makes practicing medicine deeply rewarding.
As you practice at Pomerene Hospital, you'll be part of an organization that has earned its reputation through decades of unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and community service. The hospital's "A" Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group and recognition as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission reflect the high standards that will support and enhance your own clinical practice. This commitment to excellence creates an environment where quality patient care is not just encouraged – it's systematically supported through robust infrastructure, advanced technology, and a culture that celebrates clinical achievement.
Your clinical practice will be supported by a thoughtfully designed 69-licensed bed facility with 41 staffed beds, providing the perfect scale for personalized patient care without the overwhelming volume that can compromise quality in larger institutions. The hospital's modern infrastructure includes advanced imaging capabilities with digital mammography, MRI, CT, and SPECT scans, ensuring that diagnostic capabilities are immediately available when you need them for optimal patient care.
The 24/7 Emergency Department handles approximately 13,200 annual visits, creating opportunities for consultation and collaboration while maintaining manageable volumes that allow for thorough patient evaluation. The Maternity and Nursery Unit supports 500–600 deliveries annually, providing comprehensive women's health services that complement your family medicine practice and create natural referral relationships within the hospital.
Your practice will be supported by a financially robust organization with over $86 million in annual patient revenue and a healthy 5.4% net operating profit margin that ranks in the 69th percentile nationally. This financial strength translates into practice stability, competitive compensation, ongoing facility investments, and the resources necessary to support physician success. The hospital's current ratio of 6.0 (91st percentile) demonstrates exceptional financial liquidity, ensuring that operational needs, equipment purchases, and practice support are consistently funded.
As part of the larger Aultman Health System network while maintaining its independent community hospital identity, Pomerene Hospital offers you the best of both worlds – local autonomy with system-level resources and support. This affiliation provides access to specialized services, clinical protocols, and professional development opportunities while preserving the community-focused culture that makes rural practice so professionally satisfying.
Your practice will be enhanced by the hospital's consistent recognition for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. The NorthCoast 99 Award recognizing top employers in Northeast Ohio reflects the supportive work environment you'll experience, while the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award demonstrates the hospital's commitment to exceptional patient experience that will support your own patient relationships.
Recent recognition includes American Heart Association Awards with Gold status for Stroke care, Silver for Coronary Artery Disease STEMI, and Bronze for Rural Stroke care, demonstrating the clinical excellence standards that define this organization. The hospital's Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Total Performance Score of 36.3 (88th percentile) and Total Hospital-Acquired Condition Score of -0.821 (92nd percentile) reflect systematic approaches to quality that will support your clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
Your clinical practice will be supported by robust technology infrastructure including comprehensive EHR systems (TruBridge – Evident CPSI) that streamline documentation and enhance clinical decision-making. The hospital's strong technology breadth score and estimated IT capital budget of nearly $400,000 annually demonstrate ongoing investment in the technological tools that support efficient, high-quality patient care.
Telehealth capabilities expand your practice reach and provide flexible care delivery options, particularly valuable when serving the geographically dispersed rural population of Holmes County. The hospital's participation in innovative programs and moderate Health Information Management leadership presence ensures that you'll have access to evolving best practices and technological advances that enhance clinical effectiveness.
As one of Holmes County's largest employers with more than 325 staff members and 80+ physicians, Pomerene Hospital serves as an economic anchor that strengthens the entire community where you'll live and practice. The hospital's extensive community outreach initiatives, including mobile health services and regular health screenings throughout the county, create opportunities for you to engage in meaningful population health work that extends your impact beyond individual patient care.
The hospital's rural facility designation means your practice will be eligible for various rural health incentives and loan forgiveness programs, while the strong community ties and patient loyalty characteristic of rural healthcare create the kind of long-term patient relationships that make family medicine practice deeply rewarding. Patient testimonials consistently emphasize the hospital's compassionate care and personalized attention, reflecting the practice environment where you can deliver the kind of medicine that originally inspired your career choice.
This healthcare facility represents the ideal environment for family medicine practice – combining the clinical resources and quality standards of larger institutions with the community connection and professional satisfaction that draws physicians to rural practice. The combination of financial stability, quality recognition, technological capabilities, and community impact creates a foundation where your clinical expertise can flourish while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families who will become an integral part of your professional and personal life.
