Area Medical Director — Urgent Care Leader

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

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.