5+ years of clinical medicine management experience required
Experience in correctional healthcare is essential
ACGME/AMA-approved residency completion
Board Eligible or Board Certified in a relevant specialty
Texas medical license required or must be obtained within 180 days
Clean malpractice/license history preferred
Spanish proficiency preferred
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage clinical services in the correctional health program
Supervise and mentor physicians and APPs
Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance healthcare delivery
Develop and implement medical policies and protocols
Support physician recruitment and retention efforts
Set and manage departmental goals and operational strategies
Provide clinical oversight for adult and women's health services
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement contributions
Paid time off and holidays
CME support
Professional liability coverage
Leadership development opportunities
Full Job Description
About the Job
Medical Director - Correctional Medicine
Role: Physician leadership position responsible for directing and coordinating medical services within a correctional health program.
Responsibilities: Oversee clinical services, supervise physicians and APPs, lead quality improvement, develop policies, support physician recruitment/retention, and manage departmental goals and operations.
Patient Care: Provide clinical oversight for adult and women's health while promoting patient-centered, integrated care.
Experience:Minimum 5 years of clinical medicine management experience and correctional healthcare experience are required.
Education/Credentials: ACGME/AMA-approved residency and Board Eligible or Board Certified in an appropriate specialty.
Licensure: Texas medical license required or must be obtained within 180 days.
Other: Clean malpractice/license history preferred; Spanish proficiency preferred; professional reference and recent NPDB self-query required.
Position Type:Permanent only; fresh graduates and visa candidates are not accepted.
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement contributions, PTO/holidays, CME support, professional liability coverage, and leadership development opportunities.
