Lead Correctional Health 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

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