A leading healthcare organization in Dallas is seeking a highly experienced physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Correctional Health Services. This is a unique opportunity to drive impactful, patient-centered healthcare delivery within a complex correctional environment while leading multidisciplinary teams dedicated to improving outcomes for an underserved population.

This leadership role is ideal for a physician who thrives in operational leadership, collaborative care environments, and mission-driven healthcare.

Position Highlights:
• Lead and oversee all medical operations for a comprehensive correctional healthcare program
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health, specialty care, emergency medicine, inpatient teams, and nursing leadership
• Provide clinical oversight for adult health and women s health services
• Supervise and mentor physicians, APPs, residents, and clinical staff
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, workflow optimization, and operational excellence
• Serve as a key liaison between correctional healthcare teams, hospitals, community programs, and law enforcement partners
• Participate in strategic planning, provider recruitment, retention efforts, and policy development
• Champion patient-centered care while addressing complex social determinants of health

Ideal Candidate:
• Experienced physician leader with a passion for serving vulnerable populations
• Strong background in correctional health and multidisciplinary healthcare environments
• Recognized for clinical excellence, leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Comfortable navigating fast-paced, evolving healthcare systems with operational oversight responsibilities
• Spanish proficiency is a plus

Requirements:
• Completion of ACGME or AMA-approved residency program
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in an appropriate specialty
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership/management experience in clinical medicine programs
• Prior correctional health experience required
• Texas medical license (or willingness to obtain within 180 days)
• Clean malpractice and license history strongly preferred
• Permanent candidates only
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive physician leadership compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• CME support and leadership development opportunities
• Professional liability insurance provided
• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognized academic healthcare environment

Why Dallas?
Dallas offers a thriving healthcare community, diverse culture, excellent dining and entertainment, major sports, top schools, and no state income tax making it an exceptional place to live and lead.

If you re ready to make a meaningful impact through innovative correctional healthcare leadership, let s connect!