Medical Director Correctional Medicine Dallas, TX Locums to Perm

Medical Director opportunity with Parkland Health overseeing Correctional Health Services within the Dallas County jail system.

This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape care delivery for a complex and underserved patient population.

This is a locums-to-perm Medical Director position within a large academic-affiliated health system in Dallas, focused on physician leadership, clinical oversight, and program development in a complex care environment.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• No call
• No weekends
• 13-week locums assignment with long-term potential

Role Overview:

• Lead and oversee all medical services within Correctional Health
• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to physicians and advanced practice clinicians
• Partner with behavioral health leadership to support integrated care delivery
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and program development
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and the Sheriff's Department
• Support recruitment, retention, and development of clinical staff

Requirements:

• Board Certified (or Board Eligible)
• Completion of an ACGME or AMA-approved residency
• 5+ years of leadership experience in clinical programs
• Active Texas license (or ability to obtain)
• Correctional medicine experience preferred
• Clean malpractice and license history preferred

Why This Role:

• High-impact leadership opportunity serving an underserved population
• Academic affiliation with UT Southwestern
• Large, well-established public health system
• Ongoing investment in improving systems, workflows, and patient care
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership position