Medical Director [Physician Administrator 3]

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a licensed physician who pairs clinical excellence with a heart for public service and juvenile habilitation.

As the Medical Director for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS), you will be the clinical architect of our youth healthcare system. Working under the direction of the Deputy Director of Facilities, Programs and Operations, you will ensure every youth in our care receives holistic, high-quality medical services that align with the agency's habilitative mission.

This is more than a clinical role; it is a chance to lead a medical system that is vital to the safety and success of Ohio's youth. You will be part of an executive team that values your medical expertise and shares your commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care in a correctional environment

Core Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Strategy

Policy & Quality Oversight: Act as the primary medical director by developing policies and procedures that ensure all medical services are consistent with governing regulations and industry best practices.

Holistic Care: Formulate and implement plans to improve the delivery of integrated medical services at each facility, ensuring a holistic approach to the physical health of our youth.

Continuous Improvement: Utilize quality assurance programs and CQI initiatives to identify long and short-term goals for medical care improvements.

Collaborative Advisory & Partnership

Executive Advisor: Serve as a subject matter expert, advising DYS Superintendents and officials on critical medical issues and crisis management.

External Representation: Represent DYS on internal and external boards related to health care and juvenile medical issues.

Support & Mentorship

On-Site Connection: Conduct regular visits to facilities to meet with medical and administrative staff, fostering connection through problem-solving and peer reviews of on-site providers.

Health Education: Provide clinical input for youth health education programs and in-service training topics for staff development.

Workforce Excellence: Assist in the recruitment, selection, and retention of qualified medical personnel to ensure our facilities are staffed with dedicated professionals.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

License to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.

Must have valid Driver's License

Job Skills: Medical, Juvenile Corrections