Medical Director/Family Physician - Topeka, KS

Marathon Health Center Medical Director

Marathon Health is a leading provider of advanced primary care in the U.S., serving 2.5 million eligible patients through approximately 630 employer and union-sponsored clients. Our comprehensive services include advanced primary care, mental health, occupational health, musculoskeletal, and pharmacy services, delivered through our 680+ health centers across 41 states. We also offer virtual primary care and mental health services accessible in all 50 states. Transforming healthcare delivery with a patient-first approach, we prioritize convenient access to both in-person and virtual care, resulting in improved health outcomes and significant cost savings. Committed to inclusivity and collaboration, we foster a positive work environment and recruit exceptional talent to ensure expertise and compassion in healthcare delivery. Marathon has been recognized as a five-time Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare winner and a six-time Best in KLAS award winner for employer-sponsored healthcare services.

About The Job

Provide patient-centered primary care, to employees at assigned Marathon Health Centers through Employer-Sponsored Direct Primary Care. The Health Center Medical Director provides clinical direction to health center clinical staff for a particular client, ensuring a highly functioning team focused on quality of care and exceptional service to our patients. The Health Center Medical Director will set the cultural tone, establishing a highly professional, dedicated Health Center team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care to employees at specific Marathon Health clinic locations, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Completes physical/history screening/wellness exams, inspects and records medical histories, and records diagnosis results. Counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.
• Performs medical services and emergency treatment to patients as needed. Makes referrals to other specialists and/or emergency services and recommends transport to emergency room treatment facilities as necessary.
• Updates patient's immunizations and prescribes, dispenses, or refills medications, as needed.
• Prescribe treatment regimens beyond pharmaceuticals as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Make referrals to nurse practitioners/physical assistants, health coaches, etc., for comprehensive health coaching as recommended. Perform health coaching in the absence of these resources in the assigned clinic.
• Contribute to the design and management of health center programs and policies.
• Administrate as a clinical team leader. Provide collaboration and medical advice/guidance and oversee other MH medical staff in clinic (i.e., MA, LPN, RN, NP/PA).
• Actively collaborate with at least two or more Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the organization.
• Comply with state medical and nursing regulatory boards through signed protocols and procedures. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Review and audit clinical charts for quality assurance and regulatory compliances. Ensures confidentiality and handling procedures are followed for medical charts and files.
• Approve and sign standing orders for licensed nurses and medical assistants.
• Oversee medical equipment, medical and clinical supplies inventory. Performs frequent audits to ensure equipment is operational and supplies are sufficient in inventory, storage, and expiration dates are satisfactory according to guidelines.
• May perform Occupational Health screenings/appointments and provide medical care for workplace injuries and illnesses (health center dependent).
• Order lab tests and collect specimens, ensuring proper storage and labeling protocol.
• Participation in company educational and public health programs, workshops, center promotions and special events.
• Serve as medical liaison to community and communicate on behalf of Marathon Health's best interest with the highest level of quality and care.
• Fosters communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work environment within a diverse population and with those from various occupational and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of residency with professional experience in 1) Family Practice or 2) Internal Medicine + Pediatric. Board certification or eligibility and intent to certify required; Active state license required; DEA preferred. CPR/BLS certification required at time of start date. Per state regulations, may be required to have a dispensing license.

Pay Range: $250,000 - $280,000

The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate's years of experience and/or skill level. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive.

We are accepting applications for this position until a candidate has been selected. To apply to this position and learn more about open jobs at Marathon Health, visit our careers page.

Marathon Benefits Summary

We believe in empowering teammates to do their best work and build better healthcare. Below are some of our benefit offerings. Eligibility is based on 24/hr week.

• Health and Well-Being: Free Marathon membership for in person and virtual care, employer paid life and disability insurance, and choice in medical/dental plans, vision, employer funded HSA, FSA, and voluntary illness, accident and hospitalization plans. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Financial Support: Competitive compensation, 401k match, access to financial coaching through our Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle: Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and more, holiday schedule