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Meridian Healthcare
Youngstown, Ohio

FQHC Physician

Family MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At Meridian HealthCare, our mission is to provide integrated, whole-person healthcare that supports individuals and families in achieving their highest level of wellness. We specialize in primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and recovery services—because we believe every person deserves compassionate, comprehensive care that meets their unique needs.

We put people first, believe in the power of teamwork, and utilize our resources responsibly to fuel long-term growth and success. If these values resonate with you and you are driven to make a meaningful impact every day, Meridian HealthCare is the ideal place to take the next step in your rewarding career.

We take care of insurance credentialing, billing, and claims so you can focus on your patients—while enjoying flexible scheduling, a built caseload, and exciting mentorship and growth opportunities.

As a full-time Meridian HealthCare employee, you will have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Federal Student Loan Repayment – Up to $250,000: As an FQHC, Meridian HealthCare provides qualifying clinical professionals access to federal loan repayment opportunities, including STAR (up to $250,000) and NHSC Loan Repayment Programs, subject to individual and program eligibility.

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Additional employee-focused resources that support work–life balance and long-term career growth

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care
  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic testing
  • Prescribe and manage medications
  • Coordinate referrals and specialty care
  • Collaborate with behavioral health, pharmacy, and other care teams
  • Educate patients on treatment, prevention, and wellness
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
  • Support FQHC quality and performance initiatives

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Current, unrestricted Ohio medical license or eligibility for licensure
  • Board certified or board eligible in applicable specialty
  • Current DEA registration or ability to obtain

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningMedication managementPatient educationClinical collaboration

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $275k (middle half $258k–$311k)198 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Ohio93 active2,629 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 44% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$250k loan repaymentOhio Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment621 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,843 in the last 30 days1,355 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 35 employers
12
<$270k
9
$270k-305k
5
$305k-340k
15
$340k-375k
1
$385k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 35 employers
401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
53% this job
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
25% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician

Innov Age · Not specified

$341k-$385k
#2

Primary Care Physician

Akicita Federal · White Earth, Minnesota

$364k-$374k
#3

Family Medicine Physician - Sign-On Bonus Available - 4 days in clinic, 1 day (Remote)

$309k-$369k
#4

Family Medicine Physician (Cow Hollow) - Sign-On Bonus Available - Remote flexibility

$309k-$369k
+ 41 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,598 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Meridian Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Youngstown, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Federal Student Loan Repayment up to $250,000
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Built caseload

Living in Youngstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$77k
Typical market rent
$1,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.