Medical Director

Medical Director

Job Type


Permanent

Specialty


Correctional Medicine

State



Location


- Dallas, TX

Description


Location:
Dallas, TX


Dallas, Texas is a vibrant, world-class city offering a dynamic blend of cultural attractions, professional sports, diverse dining, and thriving neighborhoods that make it an exceptional place to live and work. As one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, Dallas provides outstanding career opportunities alongside an affordable cost of living and a warm, welcoming community.


Facility:
This nationally recognized academic healthcare system is a leading safety-net hospital serving one of the most diverse and expansive urban populations in the United States. The organization is deeply committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved communities and offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with access to a full continuum of services including behavioral health, primary care, specialty clinics, and inpatient services.


Opportunity:
Board Certified - Medical Director, Correctional Medicine


Job Details:

• Permanent, full-time Medical Director role leading comprehensive medical operations for a correctional healthcare program
• Direct and coordinate all medical services for Correctional Health Services within a large urban correctional environment
• Collaborate with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health to deliver integrated, effective care across disciplines
• Provide clinical oversight for women's health and adult health using written medical protocols and quality improvement initiatives
• Serve as supervising physician for advanced practice providers and consultant to nursing leadership
• Provide medical education and training for residents, students, and advanced practice providers
• Act as liaison between jail physicians and specialty clinics, emergency, and inpatient services
• Maintain strong working relationships with law enforcement, hospital leadership, vendors, patients, and families
• Oversee the Associate Director of Performance Improvement and the correctional health quality management program
• Analyze job designs, workflows, and processes and implement improvements for effectiveness and efficiency
• Support physician recruitment and lead retention initiatives for Correctional Health providers
• Assist with the development and implementation of medical-related procedures, policies, and health promotion programs
• Model patient-centered physician practice emphasizing communication, courtesy, respect, and clear explanations of care
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, accreditation requirements, and health plan guidelines
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in clinical medicine programs required
• Experience in a correctional health environment required
• Active Texas Medical License or willingness to obtain within 180 days required
• Completion of ACGME or AMA approved residency required
• Board Eligible/Board Certified in appropriate specialty required
• Strong leadership, communication, and physician collaboration skills required
• Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare environments required
• Spanish proficiency highly preferred
• This position is open to permanent candidates only; not accepting new graduates or visa candidates

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.

Job ID


60306042 Contact Information


2026-03-09 12:30:27


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