Medical Director

NaphCare, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 345,000 - 364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance from

401K and Roth with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Free CME/CEUs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking an experienced Medical Director (MD/DO) to provide clinical leadership at the Mobile County Jail in Mobile, Alabama. This is available as Full-Time or PRN, offering flexibility for physicians seeking a long-term leadership role or a practice-aligned opportunity.

Compensation ranges from $166.25-$175.00/hour ($345,800-$364,000 annually for full-time). The Medical Director will oversee clinical operations and guide decision-making with a multidisciplinary team to deliver

Qualifications

• MD or DO with medical license in Alabama.
• DEA Registration and BLS Certification (AHA).
• ABMS board certification in a recognized specialty.
• Leadership experience directing physicians and teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds in medical and infirmary units.
• Perform sick calls and manage chronic care.
• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate care.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and participate in educational activities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Regulatory knowledge

Decision making

Emergency response

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Alabama medical license

DEA Registration

ABMS board certification

BLS Certification (AHA)

Leadership experience directing physicians

Knowledge of correctional healthcare standards

Communication and organizational skills

Job description

Location: US-AL-Mobile

ID: 2026-31775

Category: Provider Opportunities

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

NaphCare is seeking an experienced Medical Director (MD/DO) to provide clinical leadership at the Mobile County Jail in Mobile, Alabama. This opportunity is available Full-Time or PRN, offering flexibility for physicians seeking a long-term leadership role or an opportunity that complements their current practice.

Compensation: $166.25-$175.00/hour ($345,800-$364,000 annually for Full-Time)

As Medical Director, you will provide clinical oversight for a diverse and medically complex patient population while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will guide clinical decision-making, support advanced practice providers and nursing leadership, and promote high-quality, evidence-based care.

This is an opportunity for a physician who values clinical autonomy, collaboration, and meaningful patient care while serving a population with significant healthcare needs.

Whether you are seeking a full-time physician leadership opportunity or a PRN role that complements your current practice, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Responsibilities

As the Medical Director, you will provide clinical oversight while delivering high-quality medical care and ensuring healthcare services meet all applicable clinical, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting rounds in the medical and infirmary units
• Performing sick call visits and managing chronic care
• Responding to and initiating care for medical emergencies
• Leading quality improvement initiatives to evaluate and enhance healthcare services
• Coordinating, leading, and participating in educational and training activities
• Supervising Staff Physicians and other medical personnel
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations, including court mandates and accreditation standards
• Collaborating with nursing leadership, correctional staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional patient care
• Supporting operational excellence through effective clinical leadership, communication, and teamwork

Qualifications

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO)
• Current, unrestricted physician license in the State of Alabama
• Current DEA Registration
• Current BLS Certification (AHA required)
• Board Certified by a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Demonstrated leadership experience directing physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong clinical background with knowledge of current medical practices, evidence-based medicine, and quality improvement principles
• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of applicable healthcare laws, correctional healthcare standards, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and protected health information
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and adherence to NaphCare's Code of Conduct and all correctional healthcare policies and procedures
• Must successfully pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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