Posted August 12, 2026

Medical Director - Correctional Medicine

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

Dallas, TX, US Full Time

150USD - 175USD per hour

Medical Director – Correctional Medicine

Role: Physician leadership position responsible for directing and coordinating medical services within a correctional health program.
Responsibilities: Oversee clinical services, supervise physicians and APPs, lead quality improvement, develop policies, support physician recruitment/retention, and manage departmental goals and operations.
Patient Care: Provide clinical oversight for adult and women's health while promoting patient-centered, integrated care.
Leadership: Requires strong physician leadership, communication, team-building, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Experience: Minimum 5 years of clinical medicine management experience and correctional healthcare experience are required.
Education/Credentials: ACGME/AMA-approved residency and Board Eligible or Board Certified in an appropriate specialty.
Licensure: Texas medical license required or must be obtained within 180 days.
Other: Clean malpractice/license history preferred; Spanish proficiency preferred; professional reference and recent NPDB self-query required.
Position Type: Permanent only; fresh graduates and visa candidates are not accepted.
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement contributions, PTO/holidays, CME support, professional liability coverage, and leadership development opportunities.