About this opportunity
ATC West Healthcare Services lists this Correctional Medicine Physician opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ATC West Healthcare is seeking an experienced Medical Director for Correctional Health Services in Dallas, Texas. This permanent leadership opportunity is designed for a seasoned physician executive who will oversee and coordinate all medical operations within the correctional healthcare program while driving quality improvement, operational excellence, and integrated patient-centered care. The role involves close collaboration with behavioral health, specialty care, nursing leadership, hospital systems, and community stakeholders to improve outcomes for an underserved correctional population.
The Medical Director will provide strategic and clinical leadership across correctional health services, including oversight of adult health and women s health programs, physician staff supervision, quality management initiatives, workflow optimization, policy development, and provider recruitment and retention. The position also includes responsibility for interdisciplinary collaboration, compliance oversight, medical education, and fostering strong relationships with the Sheriff s Department, hospital leadership, and external partners.
Dates / Schedule Permanent full-time leadership position
Location: Dallas, Texas
Not accepting fresh graduates
Not accepting visa candidates
Texas Medical License required or willingness to obtain within 180 days
Job Details / Responsibilities Direct and oversee all medical services for Correctional Health Services
Collaborate with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health to ensure integrated healthcare delivery
Provide clinical oversight for adult health and women s health services
Develop, implement, and monitor medical protocols, procedures, and quality initiatives
Supervise, evaluate, mentor, and support physicians and advanced practice providers
Serve as supervising physician and consultant to nursing leadership
Lead physician recruitment and retention efforts
Oversee correctional health quality management and performance improvement programs
Analyze workflows and operational processes to improve efficiency and patient care outcomes
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and healthcare regulations
Develop and manage departmental goals, objectives, and budgets
Provide education and training for residents, students, and advanced practice providers
Act as liaison between jail physicians and outpatient, specialty, emergency, and inpatient services
Support health promotion, orientation, and patient education initiatives
Promote patient-centered care emphasizing communication, respect, and holistic treatment approaches
Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hospitals, vendors, patients, and families
Required Skills & Qualifications Completion of an ACGME or AMA-approved residency program required
Board Certified or Board Eligible in an appropriate specialty required
Minimum 5 years of management experience in clinical medicine programs required
Prior correctional health experience required
Texas Medical License required or ability to obtain within 180 days
Strong leadership, physician collaboration, and communication skills required
Experience working in multidisciplinary healthcare environments required
Ability to recruit, develop, supervise, and motivate medical teams required
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in evolving or ambiguous healthcare environments
Proficiency with Windows-based word processing and spreadsheet software
Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred
Spanish proficiency highly preferred
NPDB Self Query Report within 30 days required at presentation
Must meet and maintain all licensing and credentialing requirements per Medical Staff Bylaws and Regulations
Who can apply
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