Perm - Medical Director - Correctional Medicine Dallas, TX
Updated 9/21/26
Dallas, Texas, United States
Physician
Correctional Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
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.
Location:
Dallas, TXDallas, 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 MedicineJob 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.By applying you agree to our Terms of Service