Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Medical Director - Correctional Health Services to lead and oversee comprehensive medical operations within a correctional healthcare program.
This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape high-quality, patient-centered care delivery in a complex clinical environment while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across behavioral health, primary care, specialty services, and hospital systems. The Medical Director will play a critical role in improving health outcomes for an underserved population.
Schedule:
- Full-time, day shift.
- Hours: Approximately 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
- No weekends.
- No on-call responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical & Operational Leadership:
- Direct and coordinate all medical services within Correctional Health Services.
- Provide clinical oversight for adult health and women’s health programs.
- Collaborate with Behavioral Health leadership to ensure integrated care delivery.
- Serve as supervising physician for advanced practice providers and consultant to nursing leadership.
- Act as liaison between correctional providers and specialty, inpatient, emergency, and outpatient services.
Quality & Performance Improvement:
- Oversee quality management and performance improvement programs.
- Identify and address clinical quality issues using established protocols.
- Analyze workflows, job design, and operational processes; implement improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support the development and execution of departmental goals aligned with organizational objectives.
Staff Leadership & Development:
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate physicians and clinical staff.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing clinical environment.
- Lead provider engagement and retention initiatives.
- Provide education and training to residents, students, and advanced practice providers.
Program Development & Compliance:
- Develop, implement, and revise clinical policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and healthcare guidelines.
- Maintain current knowledge of advancements in medical practice and correctional healthcare.
- Support health promotion, patient education, and orientation programs.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Maintain effective working relationships with internal leadership, correctional partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Promote a patient-centered approach emphasizing respect, communication, and quality care.
Job Accountabilities:
- Evaluate and improve departmental workflows and operational efficiency.
- Develop and monitor departmental budgets to ensure alignment with goals.
- Establish internal controls to ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance.
- Set and track annual departmental goals and objectives.
- Oversee staff performance, including coaching, development, and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Ensure ongoing professional development opportunities for staff.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an ACGME- or AMA-approved residency program (required).
- Board Certified in an appropriate specialty (required).
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in clinical medical programs (required).
- Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare environments (required).
- Ability to obtain a Texas Medical License within 180 days (required).
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills (required).
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and motivate clinical teams (required).
- Most recent NPDB Self Query report (within 30 days) (required at submission).
- At least one professional reference within the past 24 months (required).
- Must not require visa sponsorship (required).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a correctional healthcare setting.
- Clean malpractice and licensure history.
- Spanish language proficiency.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership credibility.
- Ability to build and maintain productive professional relationships.
- Skilled in addressing social determinants of health in care planning.
- High level of organization with attention to detail and strategic awareness.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
- Innovative, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced or evolving environments.
- Proficiency with standard computer applications and healthcare systems.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive physician leadership salary (commensurate with experience).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
- Professional liability insurance coverage.
- Leadership and professional development opportunities.
- Access to a collaborative, academic healthcare environment.