Urgent Care Physician & Clinical Leader

Midwest Express Clinic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible physician to deliver direct patient care across multiple urgent care locations in Illinois and Indiana. The role emphasizes high-quality outcomes, clinical collaboration, and leadership in patient safety and documentation.

You will oversee NP/PA activity, participate in chart reviews and quality oversight, and support operational excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services within assigned Midwest Express Clinic locations, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow-up of patients across all age groups.
• Deliver evidence-based care for acute illnesses, injuries, occupational medicine services, physicals, and other services offered by Midwest Express Clinic.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with clinic teams to support efficient patient flow and an exceptional patient experience.
• Provide clinical leadership through strong patient care practices, teamwork, and adherence to organizational standards.
• Provide physician collaboration and oversight for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants across clinic locations.
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers regarding patient care decisions, treatment planning, and clinical escalation support.
• Maintain availability through designated communication channels during clinic operating hours to support provider questions and patient care needs.
• Coordinate physician coverage when unavailable to ensure continuity of provider support.
• Support providers in delivering evidence-based urgent care services aligned with organizational standards and clinical protocols.
• Perform chart reviews and prescribing oversight in accordance with Indiana and Illinois collaborative practice requirements.
• Review documentation completeness, clinical decision-making, and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Maintain and execute collaborative agreements in accordance with applicable state laws and organizational standards.
• Identify trends and opportunities for provider education, quality improvement, and clinical consistency.
• Support development and maintenance of clinical workflows, standards, and protocols in collaboration with operational and clinical leadership.
• Participate in provider meetings, quality initiatives, and clinical improvement efforts as requested.
• Conduct periodic clinic rounding activities to support providers, observe workflows, and reinforce clinical standards.
• Assist with management of complex patient cases and clinical escalations.
• Support provider training related to urgent care procedures, documentation standards, and clinical workflows.
• Review and complete physician-level pre-surgical clearance evaluations as needed.

Skills

MD/DO degree

Active medical license

DEA registration

Urgent care experience

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

State medical license (IL/IN)

Tools

EMR system proficiency

Job description

Midwest Express Clinic is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible physician to deliver direct patient care across multiple urgent care locations in Illinois and Indiana. The role emphasizes high-quality outcomes, clinical collaboration, and leadership in patient safety and documentation.

You will oversee NP/PA activity, participate in chart reviews and quality oversight, and support operational excellence.