Medical Director

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.

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 .

Occasional Duties

Required Qualifications

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Introduction

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About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our , TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

About the Division :

Since 1989, has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member :

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.