Chair of Family Medicine

The MetroHealth System (MHS) — a nationally recognized, mission-driven academic health system and the largest public health provider in Northeast Ohio — is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the next Chairperson of the Department of Family Medicine.

This leadership opportunity arises as our previous Chair, Dr. Christine Alexander, now serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of MetroHealth.

Founded in 1837, MetroHealth is a vital safety-net health system, serving the diverse communities of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. With over 25 inpatient and outpatient facilities, MetroHealth provides comprehensive, equitable, and innovative care to all — regardless of ability to pay.

We are proud to be among the top 3% of EPIC users nationwide, consistently recognized for innovation in electronic health records and data-driven care. Our ongoing investments in digital transformation and quality improvement underscore our commitment to delivering high-impact care and shaping the future of health equity.

About the Department of Family Medicine

MetroHealth’s Department of Family Medicine is a cornerstone of our commitment to community-based, comprehensive care. With a dedicated team of 70–75 clinicians, including 55 board-certified physicians and 20 advanced practice providers (APPs), the department delivers high-quality, accessible care across 15–20 clinical sites across Cuyahoga County, including Broadway, Ohio City, Brunswick, Brecksville, Brooklyn, West Park, Beachwood, Crocker Park, Parma, Middleburg Heights, Buckeye, Bedford, Glenville, Cleveland Heights, the Old Brooklyn Campus (OBC), and Cleveland State University (CSU). The faculty includes an exceptional mix of early-, mid-, and senior-career physicians

The department supports a highly regarded Family Medicine Residency Program (established in 1974), now expanded to nine residents per year (27 total). MetroHealth is the primary academic affiliate of Case Western Reserve University, and hosts learners from Ohio University and NEOMED. Our department is also deeply involved in medical student education with core clerkships, and faculty development.

This department offers a dynamic, mission-aligned environment ideal for a leader passionate about health equity, innovation, mentorship, and expanding access to care.

Programs & Services

Family Medicine at MetroHealth offers a broad range of patient-centered, community-focused services, including:

• Inpatient and Outpatient Primary Care
• Walk-in and Urgent Care Services (led by Family Medicine)
• FQHC Look-Alike (LAL) Services
• Nationally renowned School Health Program
• Comprehensive Birth & Babies Program (home to the largest FM-OB group in Northeast Ohio)
• Community Mobile Clinics
• Street Medicine Program with mobile FQHC-look-alike unit and camp outreach
• Homeless Outreach Services
• Addiction Medicine, including specialized care for pregnant patients through the MOMS Clinic
• Correctional Medicine, including maternity care and Centering Pregnancy
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
• Lactation Support Clinics
• Integrated Behavioral Health, including care of complex behavioral health disorders
• Clinical Pharmacy Services embedded in continuity clinics
• Pride Network, providing inclusive primary and specialty care

Position Overview:
The Chair of Family Medicine will be a strategic, collaborative, and inspirational leader responsible for advancing clinical care, education, community outreach, and research.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Provide visionary leadership to faculty, residents, and advanced practice providers across the department.
• Align departmental goals with the mission of MetroHealth
• Foster a culture of excellence and academic achievement.
• Champion initiatives to improve access, reduce disparities, and address social determinants of health
• Lead recruitment, retention, mentorship, and faculty development efforts.
• Guide innovation in primary care quality and delivery

This role will also be instrumental in shaping the department's future in the context of evolving healthcare trends and MetroHealth’s ongoing transformation into a national model for community-focused academic medicine.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification in Family Medicine (required)
• Academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher
• 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in an academic or large healthcare setting
• Experience with graduate medical education, quality improvement, and community-based clinical research
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering belonging and supporting individuals across a broad range of experiences and perspectives

Academic appointment will be through Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, with rank and salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

MetroHealth and Case Western Reserve University do not discriminate in recruitment, employment, or policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran under U.S. federal law.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to:

Domonique Allds
Director of Provider Recruitment
dallds@metrohealth.org
216-778-5064
MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109

The MetroHealth System is an essential health system committed to providing health care to everyone in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and improving the health of the community overall. Its 7,500 employees deliver care to everyone at its main campus, just west of downtown Cleveland.

MetroHealth is an integrated health system with an acute care hospital housing a Level I Adult Trauma and Burn Center with full trauma surgical teams ready around the clock, a skilled nursing facility, and more than 27 locations throughout Cuyahoga County and Medina County with more on the way. Annually, we handle more than one million patient visits including more than 100,000 in the Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the country. That’s an average of 274 Emergency Department visits per day.