Medical Director Physician

Medical Director (MD/DO)
Location:
Appleton, Wisconsin
Compensation: $250,000 $ 280,000+ annually, plus productivity bonuses

Step into a leadership role where your voice matters, your expertise drives meaningful change, and your work directly strengthens the health of an entire community. A mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the heart of Appleton, WI is seeking an experienced Medical Director to help shape the future of patient care, elevate clinical quality, and support an exceptional team of providers.

Appleton blends small-city warmth with vibrant culture, excellent schools, and beautiful riverfront living making it one of Wisconsin s most desirable places to build a life and a career.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is more than a medical director title it's an opportunity to lead with purpose. You ll guide a dedicated primary care team, influence organizational strategy, and still maintain hands-on patient care, striking an ideal balance between leadership and clinical practice. For physicians who find joy in mentorship, systems-improvement, and community impact, this position offers a rare blend of autonomy and support.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $250,000 $ 280,000+

• Annual productivity bonus: $87 per encounter

• Health insurance: 70% employer-paid + 75% of out-of-pocket medical costs covered

• Dental & vision coverage: approx. $194/year

• PTO: 3 weeks in year one, plus 7 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)

• Retirement: 403(b) and IRA with 4% employer match, fully vested after 4 years

• CME: $500 annual allowance

• Life insurance: $100,000 employer-paid

• Short- and long-term disability: 100% employer-paid

• Malpractice: FTCA coverage

• Relocation assistance: $3,000

• Student loan repayment:
Up to $75,000 (NHSC + WI Office of Rural Health)

• Additional options: AFLAC, pet insurance

What You ll Do

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary clinical team

• Supervise and support 3 Nurse Practitioners; collaborate closely with 3 physicians

• Deliver direct patient care (ideal: 20 clinical hours per week; flexible for full-time schedules)

• Champion quality initiatives, clinical best practices, and compliance standards

• Guide provider onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing performance development

• Participate in leadership meetings and collaborate on strategic systemwide decisions

• Integrate behavioral and primary care approaches in a team-based model

• Must be willing to obtain MAT certification (training supported)

• EMR: Athena

What We re Looking For

• MD/DO licensed or eligible in Wisconsin

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (must certify within one year)

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience; leadership experience preferred

• Current or eligible DEA

• Ability to supervise APPs

• A physician leader who thrives in community health, values access, and delivers care with heart

A Leadership Role With Real Purpose

If you're looking for a medical director position where you can influence care delivery, mentor the next generation of clinicians, and be part of a team truly committed to health equity this is your chance.