Locum to Perm Medical Director Opportunities in TX!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a locum-to-permanent Medical Director for Correctional Health Services to lead clinical and administrative operations. This leadership role provides medical oversight, quality assurance, and strategic direction for correctional healthcare programs while ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The Medical Director collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including providers, nursing leadership, behavioral health, and the Sheriff’s Department.

Dates / Schedule

• Position Type: Locum-to-Permanent
  

• Start Date: TBD following credentialing and hiring process

• Schedule: Standard leadership/administrative schedule (specific shifts not specified)
  

Job Details / Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

• Provide medical oversight and leadership for all Correctional Health Services programs.

• Supervise physician staff, advanced practice providers, and collaborate with nursing leadership.

• Serve as supervising physician for advanced practice providers.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, patient-centered care within the jail system.

Program & Quality Management

• Oversee the correctional health quality management program and performance improvement initiatives.

• Identify and address quality issues, workflow inefficiencies, and care gaps.

• Assist with development and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and procedures.

• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and healthcare laws.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health – Correctional Health to coordinate integrated care.

• Act as liaison between correctional health providers and specialty clinics, emergency services, inpatient services, and community programs.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with the Sheriff’s Department, vendors, hospitals, and families.

Administrative & Operational Leadership

• Develop and monitor departmental goals and budgets aligned with Parkland’s mission.

• Participate in provider recruitment, retention, and performance management.

• Oversee staff training, orientation, and professional development initiatives.

• Analyze workflow processes and implement operational improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.

Education & Professional Development

• Provide clinical education and training for residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.

• Stay current with medical advancements, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Completion of an ACGME or AMA-approved residency (required)

• Board Certified or Board Eligible physician

• Texas medical license or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of management experience in clinical medicine programs (required)

• Experience in correctional health preferred

• Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred

Professional Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building abilities

• Ability to develop positive relationships with physicians, administrators, and external stakeholders

• Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and healthcare operations

• Ability to analyze workflows, manage complex systems, and implement improvements

Additional Competencies

• Ability to address social determinants of health in patient care planning

• Skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and operational oversight

• Proficiency in PC-based tools, word processing, and spreadsheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language proficiency

• Correctional health experience

Submission Requirements

• Self-Query NPDB report (within 30 days)