Medical Director

Position Description

Provides advanced professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients. Coordinates the delivery of clinical health care within a TDCJ Correctional institution, insuring that the appropriate health care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion regardless of segregation status. Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to TTUHSC Correctional Health Services Policies and Procedures, TDCJ Policies and Procedures, and National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards. Works under the general direction of the Regional Medical Director with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Receives general supervision from the Regional Medical Director. Supervises physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Work is performed in a correctional institution with contact with inmates. Deadlines, interruptions, meetings, and travel necessary. Additionally, work requires collaboration with the faculty and staff at TTUHSC.

Major / Essential Functions

• Provides advanced professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients.
• Coordinates the delivery of clinical health care within a TDCJ Correctional institution, ensuring that the appropriate health care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion regardless of segregation status.
• Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to TTUHSC Managed Care Standard Operating Procedures, Correctional Managed Health Care Policies and Procedures, and American Correctional Association Standards.
• Works under the general direction of the Regional Medical Director with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Supervises Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, delegating and supervising APP’s; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Performs patient care to include physical exams, medication orders per established formulary, labs and x-rays. Responsible for completing charts, death summaries and grievance reviews.
• Close interaction with Utilization Management with regard to patient specialty care and resource management. Interaction with Clinical Pharmacist for medication consultation.
• Position includes compensated call one week about every 15 weeks.
• Work is performed in a correctional institution with contact with inmates.
• Deadlines, interruptions, and meetings are necessary. Additionally, work requires collaboration with contractors and specialists, and the staff at TTUHSC and Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Adherence to TTUHSC values based culture.

Occasional Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current license to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificate.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full‑time team members.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother‑Friendly Workplace.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H‑1B I‑129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case‑by‑case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.