Site Medical Director (8hrs weekly)

CorrHealth; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth in Texas seeks a Physician to provide medical assessments and oversee care at a correctional facility. The role collaborates with on-site medical staff to deliver quality treatment and ensure patient safety.

You will supervise clinical care, initiate treatment, and report to the Facility Medical Director. Active license and Primary Care experience are required, with strong communication and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited medical school with primary care residency.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice in Texas.
• Experience in primary care and clinical oversight in a facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessments and evaluations to patients.
• Initiate and supervise treatment and care plans.
• Supervise medical staff and ensure quality patient care.
• Collaborate with on-site providers and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Contribute to clinical oversight and recommendations to improve outcomes.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Primary care

Communication

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Education

Medical degree

Residency in Primary Care

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Schedule: 8hrs/weekly On-Site

Position Overview

The Physician is responsible for providing medical assessments and evaluations, as well as ensuring that quality treatment for medical issues is provided to patients. They collaborate effectively with other medical, dental, and mental health providers to prevent disease and injury to patients within their assigned facility. The Physician provides clinical oversight to the facility, and consults with other on‑site providers and medical staff as necessary. Reports to HSA and Chief Medical Officer.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate, as necessary, with the Chief Medical Officer and relevant authorities to assist with management of the medical needs and responsibilities at the site. Takes direction from the HSA as well as the Chief Medical Officer.
• Provides medical assessments and evaluations to patients.
• Initiates and supervises treatment for medical issues.
• Supervises all care given by medical staff.
• Advises other providers on site, as needed, to allow for best possible treatment for patient.
• Collaborates effectively with all levels of staff within facility, including both colleagues and Facility staff.
• Makes professional recommendations that improve quality of care and patient outcomes.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduate of accredited medical school, completion of post‑graduate program in a Primary Care discipline.
• (5) years of professional experience providing primary care.
• (2) years of professional experience in administrative clinical level.
• Active and unencumbered license to practice in working state.

Additional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients.
• Excellent verbal and written comprehension.
• Excellent deductive reasoning and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site‑specific computer programs.
• Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment.
• Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates.

Employment Requirements

• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position.
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have current TB test (taken within one year).
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers.
• Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Security Requirements

• Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures.

Physical/Mental Requirements

This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:

• Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs.
• Ability to position oneself in different spaces.
• Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.
• Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations.
• Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Other

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.

Must be able to pass a background check and pre‑employment drug test (as applicable).