Lead Primary Care in Chicago | Site Medical Director | $223K–$280K

Lead Inclusive, Community-Centered Care as Our Next Site Medical Director

Join Howard Brown Health in advancing equitable, affirming healthcare for LGBTQ+ communities and all who seek compassionate, high-quality care. As Site Medical Director, you will provide clinical leadership, mentor multidisciplinary providers, and drive excellence in patient care while shaping the future of one of the nation's leading Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Site Medical Director – Primary Care

Lead Inclusive, Community-Centered Care at Howard Brown Health

Salary Range: $223,944 – $280,216 annually (commensurate with experience)

At Howard Brown Health, we believe healthcare is a human right. As one of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), we are committed to delivering affirming, high-quality healthcare that improves the lives of the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Site Medical Director, combining clinical excellence with operational leadership to advance patient outcomes, support provider development, and strengthen a culture of quality, collaboration, and innovation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who enjoys both practicing medicine and leading multidisciplinary care teams while helping shape the future of community health.

Why Join Howard Brown Health?

• Lead clinical excellence at one of the nation's premier LGBTQ+ health organizations.
• Join a mission-driven organization committed to health equity and social justice.
• Practice evidence-based, patient-centered medicine in a collaborative environment.
• Mentor and develop physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
• Influence clinical strategy, quality initiatives, and organizational growth.
• Access continuing education, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.

What You'll Do

As Site Medical Director, you will provide both clinical leadership and direct patient care.

Clinical Leadership

• Lead and supervise physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at the assigned health center.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor provider productivity, quality outcomes, and patient experience metrics.
• Coach and mentor providers through regular performance discussions and professional development.
• Partner with the Chief Medical Officer and interdisciplinary leadership to implement strategic clinical initiatives.
• Support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), quality improvement, population health, and regulatory initiatives.
• Participate in medical leadership meetings and organizational planning efforts.

Patient Care

• Maintain an active primary care practice while serving in a leadership capacity.
• Provide approximately 28 hours of direct patient care and 12 hours of administrative leadership each week.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions across diverse patient populations.
• Coordinate care with behavioral health, nursing, pharmacy, and specialty services.
• Participate in after-hours call rotation and maintain hospital privileges as required.
• Support preventive care, chronic disease management, HIV prevention and treatment, gender-affirming care, and whole-person healthcare.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program.
• Active Illinois Physician License (or ability to obtain).
• Current DEA registration.
• Board Certification (or ability to obtain within two years of hire).
• Minimum three years of clinical practice experience.
• Minimum three years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in an ambulatory or community health setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or other community-based healthcare organization.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and developing clinical protocols.
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing providers.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and affirming care.
• Experience serving diverse, medically underserved populations.

Total Rewards

Howard Brown Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

Time Away

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• One week of personal time
• Twelve paid sick days annually
• Ten paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• PTO Exchange Program

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match (up to 5%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

Professional Development

• Tuition reimbursement
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment eligibility
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Continuing education and leadership development opportunities

Join Our Mission

At Howard Brown Health, every patient deserves compassionate, affirming, and equitable care. If you are a physician leader passionate about improving community health while mentoring the next generation of providers, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of healthcare in Chicago.

Howard Brown Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.