Correctional Medicine Physician

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