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Midwest Express Clinic
Chicago, Illinois

Area Medical Director

Urgent CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$290K - $300K

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Job Description

Area Medical Director- Western and Southern Suburbs

Why Join Midwest Express Clinic

At Midwest Express Clinic, Express is our middle name. We deliver fast, high-quality healthcare with heart — providing a convenient alternative to ER visits and traditional doctor’s appointments.

We are one of the fastest-growing urgent care organizations in the Midwest with continued expansion ahead.

Our Culture Is Grounded in PACT

  • Positive
  • Accountable
  • Compassionate

Teamwork

Join a team where clinicians can practice efficiently, make an impact, and help shape the future of accessible care.

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 APP 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 is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance.

We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance.

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 humanresources@midwestexpressclinic.com.

E-Verify

Midwest Express Clinic participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Key Responsibilities

The Area Medical Director provides clinical oversight and supervision for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants across multiple clinic locations. Key duties include conducting chart reviews, ensuring regulatory compliance with state laws, and supporting providers with complex patient cases.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess an active, unrestricted medical license in Indiana and/or Illinois along with DEA registration. Experience in urgent care, family medicine, or emergency medicine and prior APP supervision is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Evidence-based MedicineAPP Collaboration

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$295k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $295k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Area Medical Director at Midwest Express Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 349 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Urgent Care Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution36 jobs · 7 employers

4
$300k
25
$345k-390k
1
$415k
3
$435k-480k
3
$480k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
17%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Urgent Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 349 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Midwest Express Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Willowbrook, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Dependent Care
Commuter Benefits