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Meridian Healthcare
Youngstown, Ohio

Primary Care Medical Director

Primary CareFull-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
  • Provide clinical leadership and oversight for primary care services
  • Support and guide physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff
  • Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic testing
  • 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
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient educationQuality improvement

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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).

What does the Primary Care market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $279k (middle half $245k–$315k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Ohio49 active1,359 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% 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
Primary Care hiring demand#17 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 days · 39% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings1,020 in the last 30 days516 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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 Primary Care 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 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,351 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

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.