Physician - MPHI Medical Director

Medical DirectorMeritus Personal Health Institute (MPHI)Full-time | Target Start: October 2026 | Hagerstown, MarylandAbout the Meritus Personal Health InstituteMeritus Health is launching the Meritus Personal Health Institute (MPHI) — a bold, first-of-its-kind population health precision medicine initiative rooted in the rural communities of Western Maryland. Backed by a $24M initial investment, MPHI will enroll 10,000 residents in the program and launch a longitudinal study combining whole genome sequencing, advanced labs and imaging, pharmacogenomics, metabolic profiling, and personalized health coaching, at no cost to the patient. By removing the cost barriers, we believe this will truly be a pioneering initiative, equitably providing the most advanced personalized care to an entire population.The aspirational goal: increase healthy life expectancy in rural Maryland by three years, while establishing Meritus as the national model for rural precision health.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the clinical leader of MPHI from day oneLead a 10-person team including APPs, health coaches, technicians and navigatorsDesign clinical protocols, SOPs, and the 2.5-hour participant intake workflowDirect Epic integration for pharmacogenomic (PGx) prescribing alerts, referral triggers, and information sharing with other members of the care team.Partner with Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM) faculty on publications and grant applicationsInterface with the research department as a scientific leader in the studies that follow the clinical work of the departmentEngage Meritus physicians across the continuum of careOwn quality and outcomes tracking, and present annual progress to the MPHI Governance teamSupport revenue development through research grants, private foundations, and value-based care arrangementsTesting PortfolioThe Medical Director will oversee a comprehensive, multimodal assessment protocol including:Whole genome or exome sequencing and polygenic risk scoring across cardiovascular, oncologic, metabolic, and neurological domainsPharmacogenomic profilingCoronary artery calcium scoringDEXA body composition and bone densityVO max / cardiopulmonary exercise testingAdvanced lipid panels: Lp(a), ApoB, NMR particle sizing, insulin resistance phenotypingMicrobiome analysis, nutrient profiling, heavy metal testingFrailty index, cognitive function, circadian rhythm and sleep assessmentWearable integration for longitudinal monitoringAnnual total body MRI screening in high risk patientsQualificationsRequired:MD or DO with active licensure (or eligibility) in MarylandDemonstrated ability to lead clinical programs and multidisciplinary teamsFamiliarity with genomics and advanced diagnosticsStrongly preferred:Board certification in a primary care related specialtyResearch credibilityExperience with Epic and clinical informaticsPassion for rural health and increasing healthy life years in underserved communitiesExperience in lifestyle medicine and precision medicineStrong communicator comfortable engaging patients, physicians, and academic partnersWhy Meritus HealthInstitutional commitment: $24M+ invested with board-level support and a defined 3-year milestone planAcademic partnership: deep integration with Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine for research, training, and publicationGreenfield opportunity: build the program, name the model, define the scienceCommunity impact: serve a rural population with state-of-the-art precision toolsNational visibility: pathway to becoming a Framingham-scale longitudinal study and replication model for rural health systems nationallyJob SummaryRequisition Number: PHYSI014660Job Category: Physician/Mid-Level ProviSchedule: Full-Time