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Job description
Medical Director
20 Hours Per Week
Abingdon Regional Jail
Abingdon, VA
Are you ready to lead clinical operations where your decisions truly make a difference?
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare, delivering medical excellence and integrity to justice-involved populations for over 30 years. As a Medical Director, your leadership shapes the future of patient care behind the walls-where it is needed most.
Position Summary
As Medical Director, you will serve as the chief clinical authority at the facility-leading care teams, shaping treatment protocols, and ensuring that every patient receives high-quality medical services. In this multifaceted role, you will:
Oversee all medical services and evaluate the effectiveness of current care programs
Conduct patient evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments across a wide variety of medical conditions
Provide on-call emergency medical care 24/7 and deliver minor surgical procedures as needed
Review all labs, x-rays, and ancillary reports-ensuring timely and thorough documentation
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, intake and annual exams, and infirmary rounds
Ensure emergency care is rendered for any illness or injury on facility premises
Act as the clinical liaison with outside medical specialists and hospitals for patient referrals and discharges
Lead and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews in compliance with NCCHC, ACA, and AMA standards
Supervise site-level clinical staff, including PAs, NPs, and other healthcare professionals
Approve referrals, review outside provider care, and evaluate clinical documentation for compliance
Collaborate with facility leadership, security staff, and corporate medical teams on medical-related matters
Contribute to staff training, continuing education, and onboarding of new clinical hires
You’ll go beyond primary care. You’ll be a clinical leader, medical advocate, and operational cornerstone for a population in need of stability and continuity.
What You'll Need
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Current, unrestricted state medical license in state of practice
Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty preferred
Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice.
Current DEA registration and CPR certification
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, including prior leadership or supervisory roles
Correctional healthcare experience preferred
Strong administrative, supervisory, and communication skills
Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams in a secure, structured environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.
Your leadership matters here. Your expertise changes lives.
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Worksite address
abingdon, VA, 24211, US
Who can apply
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