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ERIE Family Health Center
Evanston, Illinois · Hybrid

Site Medical Director - Evanston/Skokie (Hybrid)

Primary CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$205k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Erie Evanston/Skokie Health and Dental Center - 1285 Hartrey - Evanston, IL 60202Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $205,000.00 SalaryErie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is looking for a valuable addition to our Operations Management team!

The Site Medical Director at Erie West Town collaborates with the Site Health Center Operations Director regarding all aspects of site management; collaborates with Senior Provider Leadership and Human Resources to recruit, retain, and develop clinical providers; improves the quality of care of patients at the site by working with site medical providers, QI and Erie provider leadership to establish evidence-based best practices for the site; leads the clinical team to ensure cohesive care throughout the site.

At Erie, we are proud to provide competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full

Benefits

Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary.

Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Competitive salary, annual merit increases, plus room for growth and career advancement. *Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills and education within the range identified for the role.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at entry in the range. Any additional skills, experience and education will be reflected in the compensation offered.

Main Duties & Responsibilities Collaborates with the Site Health Center Operations Director to ensure successful clinical operations at the site. Accountable for the quality of care, patient satisfaction and clinical productivity for the site. Actively participates in selecting providers to work at the site.

Orients, coaches/mentors, evaluates and disciplines clinical providers for the site. Implements and achieves performance goals and objectives that are set by the Senior Medical Directors and the Chief Clinical Officer for both individual providers and at the site level.

Communicates regularly with providers, both in writing and verbally, regarding changes in workflows, new Erie initiatives, and other important updates.

Qualifications

Education Required: Physician, APRN or PA licensed to practice in Illinois required. Board Certified or Board Eligible in a primary care discipline.

Preferred: Additional master's level degree or equivalent experience: public health, management and administration, or related field preferred Experience Required: Two years of post-residency or APRN / PA clinical primary care experience required.

Basic rescuer CPR certification Preferred: Previous leadership experience preferred Skills and Knowledge Required: Clinical Expertise – Strong foundation in primary care with a commitment to evidence-based medicine.

Collaboration & Teamwork – Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including medical assistants, nurses, and administrative staff. Operational Awareness – Understanding of clinic workflows, patient access, and scheduling best practices.

Management and leadership principles and practices -including planning, goal setting, budgeting, communication, team building, decision making, problem solving and change management. Quality & Performance Improvement – Interest in clinical quality metrics, patient safety, and process improvement initiatives.

Communication Skills – Ability to communicate effectively with staff, providers, and leadership in a clear and professional manner. Adaptability & Problem-Solving – Willingness to engage in problem-solving and process improvements within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Commitment to Equity & Patient-Centered Care – Dedication to providing equitable, high-quality care to diverse patient populations. Basic Understanding of Healthcare Systems & Technology – Familiarity with electronic health records (Epic preferred) and ability to navigate data for decision-making.

Preferred: Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred. Will be required to assist or work with non-English/Spanish-only speaking patients and/or guests.

The Erie Advantage Pledge WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that: Our mission, vision, and values unite us. Our voices matter. We do things well. Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging. We find our career sweet spot at Erie.

Key Responsibilities

The Site Medical Director collaborates with operations leadership to manage clinical site performance, quality of care, and patient satisfaction. They are responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating clinical providers while implementing evidence-based best practices and performance goals.

Requirements

Candidates must be a licensed Physician, APRN, or PA in Illinois with board certification or eligibility in a primary care discipline. A minimum of two years of post-residency or clinical primary care experience is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Team leadershipQuality improvementStaff mentoringPerformance managementWorkflow optimizationStrategic planning

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

ERIE Family Health Center ranks #18 of 21 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
60%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.7
Better work-life than 40% of Primary Care listings

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About ERIE Family Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare
401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5%
Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 20 days of PTO
8 paid holidays
Competitive salary, annual merit increases
Room for growth and career advancement