Director of Strategic Growth - FQHC & Physician Relations

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

Data & Technology Use

Requirements

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.