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Midwest Express Clinic
Chicago, Illinois

Physician – Full Time

Urgent Care Above average in Urgent CareNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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 Physician serves as a practicing physician within Midwest Express Clinic and is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while also providing clinical collaboration, oversight, and support for providers across assigned clinic locations in accordance with Indiana and Illinois state regulatory requirements.

In addition to standard physician responsibilities, this role supports quality oversight initiatives, provider collaboration, chart review activities, clinic rounding, and clinical leadership efforts that promote consistency, patient safety, and operational excellence across the organization.

Schedule

  • This is a full-time position built around a 4-week scheduling period, consisting of:
  • 10 in-clinic shifts seeing patients
  • 48 hours in clinic (scheduled by Midwest Express Clinic) for administrative work, shadowing, and evaluations

Specific shift days and times are coordinated with clinic and regional leadership to align with clinic coverage needs.

What You’ll Own

Direct Patient Care

Provide direct patient care services within assigned Midwest Express Clinic locations, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow-up of patients across all age groups.

Deliver evidence-based care for acute illnesses, injuries, occupational medicine services, physicals, and other services offered by Midwest Express Clinic.

Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record system.

Collaborate with clinic teams to support efficient patient flow and an exceptional patient experience.

Provide clinical leadership through strong patient care practices, teamwork, and adherence to organizational standards.

Clinical Oversight & Collaboration

Provide physician collaboration and oversight for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants across clinic locations.

Serve as a clinical resource for providers regarding patient care decisions, treatment planning, and clinical escalation support.

Maintain availability through designated communication channels during clinic operating hours to support provider questions and patient care needs.

Coordinate physician coverage when unavailable to ensure continuity of provider support.

Support providers in delivering evidence-based urgent care services aligned with organizational standards and clinical protocols.

Chart Review & Quality Oversight

Perform chart reviews and prescribing oversight in accordance with Indiana and Illinois collaborative practice requirements.

Review documentation completeness, clinical decision-making, and compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Maintain and execute collaborative agreements in accordance with applicable state laws and organizational standards.

Identify trends and opportunities for provider education, quality improvement, and clinical consistency.

Clinical Operations & Support

Support development and maintenance of clinical workflows, standards, and protocols in collaboration with operational and clinical leadership.

Participate in provider meetings, quality initiatives, and clinical improvement efforts as requested.

Conduct periodic clinic rounding activities to support providers, observe workflows, and reinforce clinical standards.

  • Assist with management of complex patient cases and clinical escalations.
  • Support provider training related to urgent care procedures, documentation standards, and clinical workflows.
  • Review and complete physician-level pre-surgical clearance evaluations as needed.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Active unrestricted medical license in Indiana and/or Illinois as required.
  • DEA registration required.
  • DOT certification preferred.
  • Urgent care, family medicine, or emergency medicine experience preferred.
  • Prior provider supervision or collaboration experience preferred.
  • Strong clinical judgment, interpersonal communication, and patient care skills.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals of all ages.
  • What Success Looks Like
  • High-quality patient care and clinical outcomes
  • Positive patient experience and satisfaction
  • Consistent clinical quality across collaborating providers
  • Responsive provider support and partnership
  • Timely completion of chart reviews and quality oversight activities
  • Appropriate prescribing oversight and adherence to evidence-based clinical practices
  • Accurate, timely, and compliant documentation standards
  • Active engagement in provider development and clinical consistency initiatives
  • Compliance with Indiana and Illinois collaborative practice requirements and organizational standards
  • Positive contribution to a culture of accountability, teamwork, and exceptional patient care

Compensation

This full time position is compensated at $300,000/year.

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 physician provides direct patient care, assessment, and treatment while overseeing clinical operations and collaborating with nurse practitioners and physician assistants. They are responsible for maintaining high-quality clinical standards, performing chart reviews, and ensuring regulatory compliance across clinic locations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and possess an active, unrestricted medical license in Indiana or Illinois. Experience in urgent care, family medicine, or emergency medicine, along with DEA registration, is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Evidence-based medicine

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician – Full Time 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 316 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $300k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
16%
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Urgent Care

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
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.

City-level figures. 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
Vision
Short-Term Disability
FSA
HSA
Dependent Care
Commuter Benefits