Area Medical Director

Midwest Express Clinic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 290,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & wellness benefits

Voluntary benefits (FSAs/HSAs)

Job summary

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking an Area Medical Director for the Western and Southern Suburbs to provide clinical oversight and collaboration across clinics in Indiana and Illinois. You will supervise providers, review charts and prescribing practices, and ensure high quality urgent care aligned with standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation and compliance, with opportunities to visit clinics and support providers during operating hours.

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.
• Prior supervision or collaborative experience in an application‑partner setting preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician supervision and collaboration for NP/PA staff.
• Serve as clinical resource for patient care, treatment planning, and escalation support.
• Support providers in delivering evidence‑based urgent care services.
• Conduct chart reviews and prescribing oversight per state requirements.
• Review documentation and prescribing patterns for quality and compliance.
• Maintain supervisory agreements per state laws and standards.
• Assist with complex patient cases and clinical escalations.
• Develop and maintain clinical protocols and workflows.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure patient safety and consistent care.
• Periodically visit clinics to reinforce clinical standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Urgent care/EM experience

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Job description

Area Medical Director – Western and Southern Suburbs

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 application‑partner 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 offers a competitive selection of employer‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short‑term disability plans. Employees can also opt into voluntary benefits including FSAs, HSAs, Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance. The company‑sponsored 401(k) plan includes employer match. Full‑time employees are eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits.

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.