Salary : $308,940.00 - $331,508.00 Annually
Location : Spokane County - Airway Heights, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: HS - AHCC
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Facility Medical Director

Airway Heights Corrections Center
Airway Heights, WA.

Monthly salary: $25,745.00-$27,626.00

Yearly salary: $308,940.00-$331,508.00

Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm (0700-1530) Monday-Friday (Saturday/Sunday off)
***POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A RECRUITMENT RETENTION BONUS OF $25,000 UPON HIRE***
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified licensed Physician for a Facility Medical Director (FMD) position at the Airway Heights Corrections Center located in Airway Heights, WA.
Under the administrative supervision of the Health Services Manager 2/3, and the clinical oversight of the DOC Chief Medical Officer, this position serves as the Facility Medical Director for the Airway Heights Corrections Center. This position serves on the statewide Health Services Extended Leadership Team and actively works with the Health Services Manager at the local facility to direct medical and multidisciplinary clinical care. This position promotes coordination and integration of health care from all clinical disciplines provided to the patients at the facility. Collaboratively develops, directs, and supervises the implementation of ongoing clinical quality improvement efforts at the facility level.
This position analyzes, directs and coordinates medical care provided to the patients of the facility. Maintains a positive professional relationship with patients, community medical providers, and co-workers, and uses positive problem-solving skills. In collaboration with the Health Services Manager 2/3, actively leads and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives. Unless there are safety or security concerns, clinical decisions are the sole province of the clinician responsible and are not countermanded by non-clinicians. The FMD has oversight of all medical decisions and care at Airway Heights Corrections Center and can countermand another clinician at the facility level.
COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency

Application assessment will be ongoing; the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It's the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions.

Duties
Provide administrative and clinical direction and oversight to all medical providers at the facility:

• Supervise administratively and provide clinical oversight for medical providers (Physicians, ARNP's, PA's, Imaging Technologists) and on-call PA/ARNP within the facility.
• Evaluate the clinical performance.
• Co-chair, with Facility Medical Director, Health Services Manager 2/3, Facility Coordinated Quality Improvement Program Committee.

Plan the delivery of health care at the faciality:

• Design, approve, and monitor clinical delivery processes at the facility level.
• Ensure implementation of and adherence to DOC Washington DOC Health Plan, Policies and protocols.
• Be available in person or by telecommunication 24/7.

Lead Quality improvement efforts:

• Collaborate.
• Provide clinical input as requested.
• Participate as needed as a clinical consultant.

Participate in statewide clinical leadership committees:

• Participate in Clinical Service Board and Facility Medical Directors' meeting(s) and weekly medical transfer conferences.
• Participate in Health Services Extended Leadership Team meetings.

Other:

• Maintain and develop optimal working relationships with contracting hospitals and other community health care providers.
• Provide direct patient care to meet facility requirements.
• Coverage of facility when appropriate.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor (MD) of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited School of Medicine AND completion of an ACGME/ABOM accredited residency program.
• Board certification in the ABMS/ABOM certified specialty with Internal Medicine preferred. Board eligible physicians may be considered with continued employment contingent upon achieving board certification within 24 months of the hiring date (unless the incumbent employee was in the position prior to December 31, 2019).
• Board certification must be maintained by the employee as a requirement for continued employment ((unless the incumbent employee was in the position prior to December 31, 2019).
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Washington State.
• A current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) registration.
• BLS certified.
• Experiencing supervising and/or directing healthcare delivery operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or MPH, Lean certification, and/or demonstrated experience leading clinical care.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date ofhire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
• Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

• Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.