Medical Director

POSITION: Medical DirectorSCHEDULE: Full Time 40 Hours Per WeekFACILITY: Orleans Justice CenterLOCATION: New Orleans, LAAre you ready to lead clinical operations where your decisions truly make a difference?Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare, delivering medical excellence and integrity to justice-involved populations for over 30 years. As a Medical Director, your leadership shapes the future of patient care behind the walls"”where it's needed most.Position SummaryAs Medical Director, you'll serve as the chief clinical authority at the facility"”leading care teams, shaping treatment protocols, and ensuring that every patient receives high-quality medical services. In this multifaceted role, you will:Oversee all medical services and evaluate the effectiveness of current care programsConduct patient evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments across a wide variety of medical conditionsProvide on-call emergency medical care 24/7 and deliver minor surgical procedures as neededReview all labs, x-rays, and ancillary reports"”ensuring timely and thorough documentationDevelop and implement individualized treatment plans, intake and annual exams, and infirmary roundsEnsure emergency care is rendered for any illness or injury on facility premisesAct as the clinical liaison with outside medical specialists and hospitals for patient referrals and dischargesLead and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews in compliance with NCCHC, ACA, and AMA standardsSupervise site-level clinical staff, including PAs, NPs, and other healthcare professionalsApprove referrals, review outside provider care, and evaluate clinical documentation for complianceCollaborate with facility leadership, security staff, and corporate medical teams on medical-related mattersContribute to staff training, continuing education, and onboarding of new clinical hiresYou'll go beyond primary care.You'll be a clinical leader, medical advocate, and operational cornerstone for a population in need of stability and continuity.Why Work with Wexford Health?Performance check-ins with annual merit increaseGenerous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leavePaid holidaysComprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShieldDental and Vision insurance401(k) retirement savings plan with company matchCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceNon-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending accountContinuing education optionsFree CEUsPet InsuranceFlexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPalDiscounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire UniversityPartnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!What You'll NeedMD or DO degree from an accredited medical schoolCurrent, unrestricted state medical license in state of practiceBoard certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty preferredActive applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice.Current DEA registration and CPR certificationMinimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, including prior leadership or supervisory rolesCorrectional healthcare experience preferredStrong administrative, supervisory, and communication skillsAbility to lead interdisciplinary teams in a secure, structured environmentEqual Opportunity EmployerWe celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

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