Correctional Unit Medical Director

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care in Abilene seeks a Correctional Unit Medical Director to oversee comprehensive healthcare services in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility. You will provide medical oversight, lead physicians, PAs, and NPs, and ensure compliance with TTUHSC policies, TDCJ regulations, and NCCHC standards.

The role offers significant autonomy, after-hours provider calls, and a pathway to advance correctional healthcare outcomes in

Qualifications

• Current license to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.
• Current DEA controlled substances registration certificate.
• Preferred: experience in Correctional Health or Public Health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership & medical oversight as Unit Health Authority.
• Delivers comprehensive patient care, evaluates conditions, and coordinates referrals as needed.
• Supervises physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, providing mentorship.
• Maintains accurate medical records and ensures regulatory compliance and documentation.
• Supports continuity of care and after-hours access to patients.

Skills

Medical leadership

Clinical oversight

Team mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Extended Job Title

Correctional Unit Medical Director

Position Description

Lead Healthcare That Makes a Difference

Join a mission-driven team at Texas Tech University Health SciencesCenter (TTUHSC) Managed Care where your clinical expertise and leadership have a direct impact on patient outcomes. As the Correctional Unit Medical Director, you will oversee the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services within a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) facility, ensuring timely, high-quality, and accessible care for an underserved patient population. Working with significant autonomy, you will provide medical oversight, exercise independent clinical judgment, and ensure compliance with TTUHSC Correctional Health Services policies, TDCJ regulations, and National Commission on Correctional Health Care standards. In addition to providing patient care, you will lead and mentor a team of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and collaboration. Reporting to the Regional Medical Director, this role offers a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on medicine with leadership while partnering with TTUHSC faculty, healthcare professionals, and correctional leadership to improve health outcomes and advance correctional healthcare.

Requisition ID

45959BR

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

$315,000

Major/Essential Functions

Provides Clinical Leadership & Medical Oversight

• Serves as the Unit Health Authority, ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services and compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborates with the Regional Medical Director and correctional leadership to address clinical, operational, and patient care needs.

Delivers Comprehensive Patient Care

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic medical conditions through patient assessments, examinations, and clinical decision-making.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans, and coordinates specialty referrals as needed.

Leads & Supports Healthcare Providers

• Supervises physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, providing clinical oversight and mentorship.
• Delegates prescriptive authority and promotes a culture of teamwork, accountability, and clinical excellence.

Ensures Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Maintains accurate medical records and ensures timely, thorough clinical documentation.
• Monitors compliance with TTUHSC, TDCJ, and applicable healthcare policies, procedures, and regulations.

Supports Continuity of Care

• Participates in the provider call rotation to ensure patient access to care after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
• Responds to urgent clinical needs and supports continuity of healthcare services across the correctional unit.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

$300,000

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Abilene

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Correctional Health or Public Health settings (preferred, not required)

Department

Abilene Robertson Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• Current license to practice medicine by the Texas MedicalBoard.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificate.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

About Managed Care

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has been providing clinical and operational support to correctional facilities throughout West Texas and other regional areas. We serve approximately 30,000 patients utilizing a broad range of comprehensive medical and health services. TTUHSC Managed Care strives to positively impact the lives of our patients, including many who had no previous access to quality health care.

Benefits

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visa petitions in accordance with the directive issued by Governor Abbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case‑by‑case basis, the institution may also sponsor eligible individuals for change‑of‑status or change‑of‑employer petitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the $100,000 fee, if applicable.