Director of Strategic Growth - FQHC & Physician Relations

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About Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a leading orthopedic practice headquartered in Chicago, dedicated to delivering exceptional care with an emphasis on innovation, accessibility, and mission-driven service. Our approach combines clinical excellence with a pioneering administrative model—one that expands access to care for underserved communities, including those on Medicaid or without insurance.

We've been honored to appear on the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, 2022, and 2023, 2024, and 2025 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Our success is powered by a deep commitment to equity in healthcare and a relentless focus on high-quality orthopedic care.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director of Strategic Growth - FQHC & Physician Relations to spearhead our expansion strategy—focused on building strong, sustainable partnerships with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), referring physicians, and urgent care providers. This role will serve as a key growth engine for Genesis, beginning in Illinois and expanding into other markets over time.

This is a boots-on-the-ground role in its early stages, requiring regular in-person meetings with key stakeholders and clinic leaders across Chicago and nearby regions. The successful candidate will thrive on face-to-face relationship building and be comfortable traveling frequently across the Chicagoland area.

As the strategy matures and growth goals are met, this individual will be responsible for hiring and managing a physician liaison team to support and scale the partnership model further.

Key Responsibilities

FQHC Partnership Strategy & Execution

Design and implement Genesis' FQHC partnership strategy across Chicago and broader Illinois

Develop trusted relationships with leadership at FQHCs to identify integration opportunities

Structure and execute agreements to embed Genesis orthopedic staff within partner sites

Ensure operational alignment and successful clinical integration post-launch

Analyze market trends, policy changes, and competitor activity affecting FQHC partnerships

Physician Liaison & Referring Provider Growth

Identify and develop referral relationships with community physicians, urgent cares, and other potential partners

Conduct in-person outreach to provider offices, establishing and growing strong referral pipelines

Articulate the Genesis value proposition in a clear and compelling way to physician stakeholders

Collect feedback from providers and help refine our service model based on their input

Oversee the planning and eventual hiring of a dedicated physician liaison, providing leadership and coaching once onboarded

Data & Technology Use

Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, meetings, and results in Salesforce CRM or equivalent platform

Use digital tools to analyze outreach effectiveness and optimize strategy

Track referral trends and conversion metrics to measure performance and report outcomes

Comfortable with typical tech used in physician outreach roles (CRM, calendar scheduling, email marketing tools, etc.)

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

5+ years of experience in healthcare business development, FQHC engagement, or provider relations

Deep understanding of the FQHC ecosystem and value-based care delivery

Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills

Strong organizational and analytical capabilities, including comfort using CRM tools and performance dashboards

Highly self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven approach

Must be based in the Chicago area and willing to travel Chicagoland for in-person meetings multiple days to all days per week

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with or within FQHCs

Knowledge of orthopedic or specialty care services

Familiarity with the Illinois healthcare market

Understanding of Medicaid and managed care frameworks

Benefits

Genesis is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity across our organization.

If you're passionate about expanding access to orthopedic care and want to build a mission-driven growth strategy from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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