Area Medical Director

National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 290,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking an Area Medical Director for the Western and Southern Suburbs to oversee providers across multiple locations in Indiana and Illinois, ensuring compliance and high-quality patient care.

You will supervise NPs and PAs, review charts, guide clinical protocols, and coordinate coverage while upholding regulatory standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical leadership and field visits as needed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active unrestricted medical license in Indiana and/or Illinois.
• DEA registration required.
• Urgent care, family medicine, or emergency medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician supervision and collaboration for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers regarding patient care, treatment planning, and escalation support.
• Support providers in delivering evidence-based urgent care services aligned with organizational standards.
• Conduct required chart reviews and prescribing oversight in accordance with state collaborative practice requirements.
• Review documentation, prescribing patterns, and clinical decision-making for quality and compliance.
• Maintain compliance with Indiana and Illinois collaborative/supervisory agreement requirements.
• Maintain and execute supervising/collaborative agreements in accordance with applicable state laws and organizational standards.
• Assist with management of complex patient cases and clinical escalations.
• Support development and maintenance of clinical protocols and workflows.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to promote patient safety and consistency of care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Medical license

Urgent care experience

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

Area Medical Director – Western and Southern Suburbs

Why Join Midwest Express Clinic

At Midwest Express Clinic, Express is our middle name. We deliver fast, high-quality healthcare with heart — providing a convenient alternative to ER visits and traditional doctor’s appointments.

We are one of the fastest-growing urgent care organizations in the Midwest with continued expansion ahead.

Our culture is grounded in PACT:

• Positive
• Accountable
• Compassionate
• Teamwork

Join a team where clinicians can practice efficiently, make an impact, and help shape the future of accessible care.

The Role

The Area Medical Director provides clinical oversight and collaboration for Providers across Midwest Express Clinic locations in accordance with Indiana and Illinois state regulatory requirements. This role supports safe, high-quality patient care through provider collaboration, chart review, clinical guidance, and oversight of prescribing practices and clinical protocols.

What You’ll Own

Clinical Oversight & Collaboration

• Provide physician supervision and collaboration for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers regarding patient care, treatment planning, and escalation support.
• Support providers in delivering evidence-based urgent care services aligned with organizational standards.

Chart Review & Compliance

• Conduct required chart reviews and prescribing oversight in accordance with state collaborative practice requirements.
• Review documentation, prescribing patterns, and clinical decision-making for quality and compliance.
• Maintain compliance with Indiana and Illinois collaborative/supervisory agreement requirements.
• Maintain and execute supervising/collaborative agreements in accordance with applicable state laws and organizational standards.

Clinical Support

• Assist with management of complex patient cases and clinical escalations.
• Support development and maintenance of clinical protocols and workflows.
• Collaborate with operational and clinical leadership to promote patient safety and consistency of care.
• May periodically visit clinic locations to support providers, observe workflows, and reinforce clinical standards.

Coverage & Accessibility

• Remain available to collaborating providers during clinic operating hours in accordance with applicable state regulations.
• Coordinate physician coverage when unavailable.

What We’re Looking For

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Active unrestricted medical license in Indiana and/or Illinois as required.
• DEA registration required.
• Urgent care, family medicine, or emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Prior APP supervision or collaboration experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent clinical quality
• Provider support and responsiveness
• Regulatory compliance
• Appropriate prescribing oversight
• Strong documentation standards

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $290,000/year – $300,000/year, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits

Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance.

We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwest Express Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Midwest Express Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact our HR team at [e-mail].

E-Verify

Midwest Express Clinic participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.