Director / Lead Physician | Columbus Area, Ohio

healthcare-united; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, and vision benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Malpractice coverage

CME funds + CME time

Relocation support

Job summary

Healthcare United in Columbus, OH seeks a Board-Certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join as Associate Medical Director on a leadership track with potential to become Medical Director. The role is 100% onsite, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, delivering full-scope primary care while supervising providers.

You will care for medically and socially complex patients, lead clinical teams, and contribute to population health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (no exceptions)
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience post-training – FQHC/community health experience preferred
• Recent hands-on primary care experience within the last 2–3 years
• Comfort prescribing opioids when medically appropriate

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a managed patient panel
• Diagnose and manage chronic and acute conditions
• Conduct transitional and follow-up care for high-risk individuals
• Coach and supervise clinical providers to elevate quality
• Lead population health huddles and support value-based care initiatives
• Collaborate with Medical Director in clinical decision-making
• Represent the center in clinical discussions and organizational planning

Skills

Leadership

Board Certification

Primary Care leadership

Team supervision

Clinical judgment

Education

Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Job description

Lead Primary Care Physician / Associate Medical Director We are partnered with a mission-driven community health organization seeking a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician to join their team in a leadership-track role as an Associate Medical Director, with the opportunity to transition into Medical Director. This position is for physicians who are passionate about caring for complex patient populations and who bring strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and reliability. This role is 100 percent onsite Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, providing full-scope primary care while supervising and developing providers within a collaborative team environment.

Job Description The Associate Medical Director delivers comprehensive primary care and provides leadership to physicians, APPs, nurses, behavioral health staff, and medical assistants. This individual will treat medically and socially complex patients, including those with chronic disease, substance use disorders, infectious disease, and behavioral health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a managed patient panel
• Diagnose and manage chronic and acute conditions
• Conduct transitional and follow-up care for high-risk individuals
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary support staff
• Comfortable prescribing opioids when medically appropriate
• Work with populations experiencing high medical and social complexity

Leadership & Oversight

• Coach and supervise clinical providers to elevate quality and best practices
• Lead population health huddles and support quality/utilization target achievement
• Collaborate closely with the Medical Director in clinical decision-making
• Participate in policy development, workflows, and value-based care initiatives
• Represent the center in clinical discussions and organizational planning

Requirements

Must Have

• Current Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (no exceptions)
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience post-training – Experience from FQHC or community health settings may allow some flexibility
• Recent hands-on primary care experience within the last 2 to 3 years
• Comfort prescribing opioids when appropriate
• Full-time onsite availability M-F, 8am-5pm
• Professional maturity and reliability consistent with leadership-track expectations

Acceptable with Conditions

• Infectious Disease or Addiction Medicine physicians may be considered if fully willing to practice primary care only, with no split percentage between specialties
• Preventive or Occupational Medicine backgrounds do not qualify alone – Must also have recent true primary care experience

Not Accepted

• New graduates or residents
• Providers awaiting board results (must be currently certified)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with performance incentives
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO and paid holidays
• Malpractice coverage
• CME funds + CME time
• Retirement & profit-sharing options
• Relocation support
• Cell phone stipend
• Leadership development and Medical Director track support

This organization is committed to compassionate care for vulnerable populations and invests in physicians who align with that mission. If you are a Primary Care physician seeking a meaningful clinical environment with advancement opportunity, we would like to discuss further.