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Genesee Health System
Flint, Michigan

GCHC Medical Director

General MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$175k-$277k

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Job Description

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team.

We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available at no premium for our staff and their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HSA of up to $2,500, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off (19 ½ days per year) AND 13 paid holidays.

General Statement

The Medical Director is responsible for the coordination and oversight of all services provided by GCHC medical providers and for the quality of services rendered. Medical Director also serves as a member of the administrative staff.

Creates a culture of accountability and commitment to the delivery of high-quality care. Collaborates with GCHC CEO, and other Leadership Team and key staff regarding the development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of a clinical Quality Assurance (QA) program for the community health center.

The clinical QA program will include the appropriate monitoring of care received, the development of policies and procedures, and the development of means for assured compliance with GCHC policies in a manner that effectively minimizes risk for the health center.

Integrates the measurement of clinical quality and service standards with those of strategic planning and operations management. Creates a culture of safety, quality and customer service while building the business growth of the Center.

Utilizes continuous quality improvement (CQI) process to identify opportunities for patient flow, scheduling changes, etc. Provides recommendations to CEO for discussion with Board of Directors regarding services/programs to be offered, delivery sites, and hours of operation.

Ensures proper functioning of day-to-day clinical operations in concert with the CEO and/or Clinical Director. Delivers ambulatory care. Occasional travel required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

License Requirements

Year(s) of Experience

M.D. or D.O. degree with approved residency in Primary Care; Board Certified in a primary care specialty.

Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) required training.

Possession, before hire, of a valid State of Michigan license for the practice of allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Current DEA license or ability to obtain upon hire.

Five (5) years practice experience in primary care, including clinical treatment, program management, and administration.

Additional Requirements

Valid Michigan Driver’s license, valid automobile insurance and use of a vehicle during working hours.

Preferences

Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Experience with persons of co-occurring medical, mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

Prefer experience in primary care and in serving patients from low-income economic status.

Essential Physical Demands

  • Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
  • Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications.

Resume must include the following information: Name of employer, month/year you were hired, month/year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.

BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Union

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director oversees clinical services, quality assurance programs, and day-to-day operations at the community health center. They collaborate with leadership to implement strategic goals, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in a primary care specialty and a valid Michigan medical license. A minimum of five years of experience in primary care, including program management and administration, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipRisk managementPolicy developmentStaff supervisionPatient flow managementMedical administration

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Michigan, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$296k (126 salary observations; 1,240 listings), vs ~$295k nationally (14,111 salary observations; 58,139 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$226k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $235k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$175k–$277kPhysician median $285k (middle half $274k–$299k)30 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Michigan vs national$296k median in Michigan$295k nationally (about the same)126 state / 14,111 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$235k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Michigan649 active22,641 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Genesee Health System

Mental Health Care
Flint, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, vision, and dental benefits at no premium for staff and dependents
Annually loaded HSA up to $2,500
5% retirement match
19.5 days PTO per year
13 paid holidays

Living in Flint

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$70k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$954/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Flint, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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