"Medical Director"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Medical Director

Position Description
Provides advanced professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients. Coordinates the delivery of clinical health care within a TDCJ Correctional institution, insuring that the appropriate health care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion regardless of segregation status. Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to TTUHSC Correctional Health Services Policies and Procedures, TDCJ Policies and Procedures, and National Commission on Correctional Health Care Standards. Works under the general direction of the Regional Medical Director with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Receives general supervision from the Regional Medical Director. Supervises physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Work is performed in a correctional institution with contact with inmates. Deadlines, interruptions, meetings, and travel necessary. Additionally, work requires collaboration with the faculty and staff at TTUHSC.

Requisition ID
39393BR

Travel Required
Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides advanced professional services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmate patients.
• Coordinates the delivery of clinical health care within a TDCJ Correctional institution, ensuring that the appropriate health care is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion regardless of segregation status.
• Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the unit according to TTUHSC Managed Care Standard Operating Procedures, Correctional Managed Health Care Policies and Procedures, and American Correctional Association Standards.
• Works under the general direction of the Regional Medical Director with wide latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Supervises Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, delegating and supervising APP’s; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Performs Patient Care to include physical exams, medication orders per established formulary, labs and x-rays. Responsible for completing charts, death summaries and Grievance Reviews.
• Close interaction with Utilization Management with regard to patient specialty care and resource management. Interaction with Clinical Pharmacist for medication consultation.
• Position includes compensated call one week about every 15 weeks.
• Work is performed in a correctional institution with contact with inmates.
• Deadlines, interruptions, and meetings are necessary. Additionally, work requires collaboration with Contractors and Specialist, and the staff at TTUHSC and Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• Adherence to TTUHSC values based culture.

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis
Monthly

Work Location
Abilene

Department
Abilene Middleton Unit

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Occasional Duties
Other duties as assigned.

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• Current license to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificate.