Medical Director — Correctional Healthcare Leader

VitalCore Health Strategies; Larned (KS); On-site; USD 290,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability (STD/LTD)

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

EAP & Discount Center

401K & Match

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Site Medical Director/Physician at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas. The role provides medical oversight, supervision of clinical services, and adherence to national standards to ensure quality care for incarcerated patients.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and a supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality correctional healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed to practice in the state of Kansas.
• Current DEA Registration.
• Preferred board certified or board eligible in primary care (Family Medicine/Internal Medicine) with administrative experience in corrections/managed care.
• Must be fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Supervise clinical services and health authority for the site.
• Provide on-call services and ensure timely patient care.
• Annually review and approve clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Manage referrals to outside facilities for quality and continuity of care.
• Sponsor Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners per state law for corrections facilities.
• Represent the healthcare program in discussions with local groups and officials.
• Attend medical and clinical meetings and document encounters in medical records.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Teamwork

Decision-making

Education

MD degree (Medical Doctor)

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Site Medical Director/Physician at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas. The role provides medical oversight, supervision of clinical services, and adherence to national standards to ensure quality care for incarcerated patients.

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and a supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality correctional healthcare.