ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Arizona State Government; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 176,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days + 10 holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Robust medical, dental, life insurance

Strong retirement program

Employee benefits options

Commuter/public transport subsidy

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced medical professional to join as Assistant Medical Director. This role oversees quality improvement, coordinates health care services, ensures regulatory compliance, and mentors clinical teams within a correctional setting.

The position offers leadership responsibilities, collaboration with contractors and medical staff, and a pathway to influence health outcomes for a diverse inmate population.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Arizona Medical license and board certification or eligibility in primary care.
• Experience in correctional health settings preferred.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills to coordinate clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality improvement processes and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate health care services and manage clinical outcomes across facilities.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for inmates.
• Mentor clinical staff and liaise between administration and medical staff.
• Develop policies, protocols, and standards to enhance access to care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Healthcare leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Quality improvement

Education

Medical Degree (MD/DO)

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
(PHYSICIAN)

Job Location:

HEALTH CARE SERVICES
801 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
https://corrections.az.gov

Salary: $176,800–$200,000

Grade: 01

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced medical professional and compassionate leader to join our team as our Assistant Medical Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of a diverse population within a correctional setting and communities. The role involves overseeing quality improvement processes, coordinating health care services, compliance and regulations, and managing clinical outcomes. The Assistant Medical Director also provides leadership and mentorship to clinical teams and serves as a liaison between administration and medical staff.

Job Duties:

• Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services
• Meets with healthcare contractors, outside hospital/agency administrators to ensure a close working relationship between them and the facilities
• Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss inmate cases, share insights, and coordinate care across disciplines
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and researches projects aimed at enhancing the delivery of healthcare services within correctional facilities
• Provides education and counseling to Contracted Healthcare Provider (CHP) staff on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies for chronic conditions
• Leads multi-interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for inmates with complex medical needs
• Conducts comprehensive medical chart reviews and provides feedback on the quality of care for managing and treating patients
• Participates in meetings and committees
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of clinical assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Collaborates with contractors, external healthcare providers and community resources to coordinate continuity of care for inmates transitioning from correctional facilities to community settings
• Drafts policies, protocols, process, reports and benchmarks to further enhance quality assurance and timely access to care
• Participates in the development and implementation of effective and efficient standards
• Provides recommendations on updates to existing clinical practice guidelines and policies and procedures as assigned by the ADCRR Medical Director, Dental Director, and Mental Health Director
• Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. as required
• Provides for health counseling and health education or individual or group basis
• Provides education and training to ADCRR and CHP staff
• Drives on state business
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:

• ADCRR policies and procedures, State and Arizona Revised Statutes
• Advanced understanding of nursing principles, theories, and practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical therapeutics
• Familiarity with diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and interpretation of results
• Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, including primary, acute, and long-term care
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices related to nursing and advanced practice nursing

Skill in:

• Clinical Assessment
• Perform comprehensive health assessments including physical examinations, medical history review, and diagnostic testing
• Proficiency in diagnosing and managing acute and chronic health conditions, prescribing medications
• Implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote health, prevent illness, and manage disease
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Skills identifying problems, evaluating alternative solutions and implementing effective strategies to address clinical challenges
• Capacity to lead and coordinate interdisciplinary teams, facilitate collaboration and promote a culture of patient-centered care

Ability to:

• Analyze complex clinical situations
• Prioritize care needs and make sound clinical judgments
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across the lifespan and in various healthcare settings
• Capacity to adapt to changing patient needs
• Organizational priorities
• Empathize with patients
• Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and balancing clinical responsibilities
• Educate and empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and engage in self-care practices
• Commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and staying abreast of advances in nursing practice and healthcare delivery

Selective Preference(s):

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
• Valid license to practice medicine in the state of Arizona, with board certification or eligibility in primary care specialty (e.g., internal medicine, family medicine, or emergency medicine)
• Preferred work experience in a correctional health setting

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must possess a valid, unrestricted Arizona Medical license. Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• - Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• - Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• - Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• - Exceptional retirement program
• - Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• - An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.