Medical Director Jobs in Ohio

Medical Director jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with consistent openings concentrated in health system leadership, managed care, and population health management from mid-level clinical leadership through chief medical officer-track roles. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring activity, where major systems like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and UC Health maintain large administrative and clinical leadership teams. The most in-demand sub-areas are quality and patient safety, behavioral health program leadership, and employer or payer-side medical management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles85
Top employerMedpace
Top cityCincinnati, OH
Cities hiring33
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Medical Director, GYN Medical Oncology
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Medical Director, GYN Medical Oncology
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$400k - $500k/yr
10,000+

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Medical Director
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Medical Director
MedMark Treatment Centers
Columbus, Ohio
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Marketing
201-500

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Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Designated Institutional Official, and Associate Medical Director for GME
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Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Designated Institutional Official, and Associate Medical Director for GME
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
10,000+

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Physician - Medical Director - Primary Care
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Physician - Medical Director - Primary Care
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Youngstown, Ohio
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$145k - $335k/yr
Hybrid
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Veterinary Medical Director
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Veterinary Medical Director
TAHO
Delaware, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$155k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
2-10

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Medical Director Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
12 jobs
Akron
4 jobs
Toledo
4 jobs
Youngstown
3 jobs
Dayton
2 jobs
Dublin
2 jobs
Portsmouth
2 jobs

Medical Director Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Medpace7 open roles
Caremed4 open roles
Gentiva4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Insurance
  • Education

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across Ohio.

  • Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio
  • Medical degree with board certification in a relevant specialty recognized in Ohio
  • Minimum five to seven years of clinical experience with prior leadership or administrative responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience with quality improvement, utilization management, or population health initiatives
  • Strong working knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation standards and Ohio health regulations
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills across clinical and administrative teams

Medical Director Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a medical director in Ohio?

To become a medical director in Ohio, you need an unrestricted Ohio medical license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio, which requires completing an accredited medical degree, residency training, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX licensing exams. Most employers also expect board certification in a relevant specialty. From there, the typical path runs through senior attending, department chief, or associate medical director roles before moving into a full medical director position.

Which companies hire medical directors in Ohio?

Employers hiring medical directors in Ohio right now include Medpace, Caremed, and Gentiva, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems, regional managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers consistently post medical director openings across clinical, quality, and administrative program areas.

Which Ohio cities have the most medical director jobs?

The cities with the most medical director openings in Ohio are Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. Columbus leads as the state capital and home to major systems like OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cleveland draws heavily from its dense concentration of academic medical centers and the Cleveland Clinic enterprise, and Cincinnati's activity reflects UC Health and a strong managed care and corporate health sector anchored by several large regional insurers.

Are there remote medical director jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many medical director roles involve on-site rounding, committee participation, or direct staff oversight. About 64% of medical director openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting a meaningful but selective segment of the market. The positions most likely to be fully remote are payer-side utilization management, telemedicine program leadership, and population health medical director roles.

How can I get hired as a medical director in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior clinical role into an associate or assistant medical director position, which large Ohio health systems like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Premier Health use as a structured step into leadership. Gaining visible experience on quality improvement committees, peer review panels, or hospital credentialing bodies at your current employer is the most direct way to build a competitive profile. A physician leadership certificate from an Ohio-based program or the American Association for Physician Leadership gives candidates a concrete credential that differentiates them early.

Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to medical director jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.

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