Locums - Administration Opening in Dallas, TX
Updated 3/27/26
Dallas, Texas, United States
Physician
Medical Director
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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
### Locums to Perm | Medical Director – Correctional Medicine | Dallas, TX ###Why This Role
- Leadership opportunity overseeing medical services for the Dallas County jail system
- Provide clinical oversight for a large correctional health program serving adult patient populations
- Work closely with behavioral health leadership and multidisciplinary teams
- Influence quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and program development
- Opportunity to recruit, mentor, and develop physician and APP teams
- Spanish proficiency considered a strong plus ###Assignment Details
- Start Date: TBD
- End Date: Ongoing
- Coverage Type: Clinical Leadership / Administrative
- Schedule: Full-time leadership role
- Call: None
- Setting: Correctional Health Services within the Dallas County jail system ###Clinical & Administrative Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate all medical services for Correctional Health Services
- Provide oversight for adult and women’s health programs within the jail system
- Supervise physicians and advanced practice providers
- Collaborate with Behavioral Health leadership to provide integrated care
- Serve as liaison between jail physicians and hospital, ER, and specialty services
- Lead quality management initiatives and performance improvement programs
- Develop and implement clinical protocols, procedures, and policies
- Support physician recruitment, staff development, and retention initiatives
- Maintain relationships with the Sheriff’s Department, Parkland leadership, and community partners
- Assist with program development, training, and educational initiatives ###Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible physician
- Completion of an ACGME or AMA accredited residency
- Minimum 5 years of management experience in clinical medicine programs
- Texas medical license or ability to obtain within 180 days
- Must meet all medical staff credentialing requirements
- NPDB Self-Query within the past 30 days required ###Preferred
- Correctional health experience
- Spanish language proficiency
- Clean malpractice and licensing history ###Compensation
- Malpractice insurance included
- Travel and lodging covered
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