Medical Director -Correctional Medicine

Position Overview: Medical Director – Correctional Health Services

We are in search of a highly experienced Medical Director to lead comprehensive medical operations within a correctional healthcare program located in Dallas, Texas. This senior leadership position is pivotal in shaping high‑quality, patient‑centric healthcare delivery in a complex correctional setting, necessitating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across behavioral health, primary care, specialty services, and hospital systems aimed at enhancing health outcomes for an underserved population.

Key Responsibilities

• Medical Services Oversight : Direct and coordinate all medical operations within Correctional Health Services, ensuring integrated and effective patient care.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration : Work closely with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health to foster integrated care models.
• Clinical Governance : Provide clinical oversight in women's and adult health, utilizing established medical protocols and addressing quality improvement initiatives.
• Adaptive Communication : Modify care strategies to accommodate sensory impairments and specific patient demographics, particularly older adults.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Maintain productive relationships with the Sheriff’s Department and collaborate with leadership, vendors, hospitals, patients, and families.
• Strategic Development : Offer strategic input in crafting, revising, and monitoring annual objectives for Correctional Health Services.
• Team Leadership : Recruit, train, nurture, supervise, and assess the performance of provider and physician staff to optimize service quality.
• Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers : Act as a supervising physician and offer consultation to nursing leadership.
• Educational Role : Deliver medical education and training for residents, students, and advanced practice providers.
• Regulatory Compliance : Stay abreast of rules, regulations, laws, and guidelines pertinent to Correctional Health operations, assisting in the formulation and execution of medical‑related policies for clinical staff.
• Quality Improvement Oversight : Supervise the Associate Director of Performance Improvement and manage correctional health quality management programs.
• Operational Efficiency : Assess job designs, workflows, and processes to implement measurable improvements in departmental efficacy and efficiency.
• Physician Recruitment and Retention : Lead initiatives to attract and retain medical providers within Correctional Health.
• Integration of Medical Advancements : Incorporate current medical advancements and research findings into clinical practice.
• Patient‑Centric Care Model : Exemplify a patient‑centered approach to physician practice, focusing on effective communication, respect, and clear patient education regarding care plans.

Accountabilities

• Operational Improvement : Identify and analyze system workflows and job designs, implementing optimizations to enhance departmental effectiveness.
• Continuous Professional Development : Remain updated on medical trends and advancements through ongoing education, professional memberships, and active licensing.
• Regulatory Knowledge : Maintain compliance with laws, accreditation, and health plan guidelines relevant to correctional healthcare.
• Budget Management : Formulate and oversee departmental budgets to ensure resources align with strategic goals.
• Human Resource Management : Oversee the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluation of staff, including making recommendations for disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Opportunities for Development : Ensure staff access to professional advancement and continued education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of ACGME or AMA‑accredited residency program.
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in the relevant specialty.
• Minimum of 5 years in management roles within clinical medicine programs.
• Prior experience in correctional health environments preferred.
• Active Texas Medical License or willingness to obtain one within 180 days.
• Capacity to provide at least one professional reference from the past 24 months.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills among physicians.
• Clean malpractice and licensing history.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and inspire medical teams.
• Experience in multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
• Recent NPDB Self Query Report (within 30 days).

Certification Requirements

• Board Certification
• State License Requirements: Valid Texas Medical License