Family Physician - Defiance, OH

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors.

Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® and has a commitment to building an inclusive, high‑trust culture where all employees can thrive.

We provide high quality, proactive primary care to adults and children in partnership with local employers or unions. We focus on prevention and wellness, acute and chronic disease management, and maximizing provider‑patient relationships. We seek providers who are passionate about providing full‑spectrum primary care resulting in top‑notch clinical quality, outstanding service, and reduced overall health costs.

• Smaller patient panel (less than half the traditional PCP panel size)
• More time with your patients: appointments range from 20 to 60 minutes
• Fewer administrative and insurance‑related tasks
• The opportunity to work within a team of professionals who are passionate about improving the U.S. healthcare system

• Non‑production‑based compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits, including CME, medical license, DEA, and malpractice coverage
• Regular provider meetings, such as journal clubs and grand rounds, for ongoing learning, development, and team collaboration

You will provide patient‑centered primary care to employees at assigned Marathon Health Centers through an Employer‑Sponsored Direct Primary Care. This opportunity offers a smaller panel and extended appointment times with no financial risk.

• Enhanced Relationships:
  Patient panels are limited to 800–1000 patients; appointments of 30–60 minutes allow extra time for care team interaction.
• Aligned
  
  Incentives:
  
  Care is included in a monthly membership fee paid by the employer, removing fee‑for‑service distortions.
• Focus on Preventive Care:
  Providers proactively work with patients to prevent diseases and injuries through lifestyle changes before diagnosis.
• Flexible Practice Approach:
  An insurance‑free work environment and technology‑enabled communication give providers more time to focus on patient care.
• Improved Medical Model:
  Electronic medical records and rigorous population management tools support state‑of‑the‑art care.
• Collaborative Oversight:
  Physicians actively collaborate with at least two Advanced Practice Providers within the organization.

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 start date. Per state regulations, a dispensing license may be required.

Philosophical alignment with our care model and a strong interest in creating a wonderful service experience for our patients.

$195,000 – $238,000 per year for a schedule of 34 hours per week. The actual offer may vary based on geographic location and candidate experience. This position is also eligible for an annual incentive.

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