Locum to Perm - Medical Director - Correctional Medicine Dallas, TX

Specialty Parkland Health - Lew Sterrett Justice Center State TXLocation 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TXRequirements Parkland Community Health Plan PCHP is seeking a locum to perm Medical Director who is dedicated and experienced specializing in Correctional Medicine.Job Description:The Medical Director for Correctional Health Services is responsible for providing clinical leadership medical oversight and administrative direction for Parkland's Correctional Health program. This role ensures the delivery of safe high?quality patient?centered care within the Dallas County jail system. The Medical Director works collaboratively with physician staff advanced practice providers nursing leadership Parkland administration and the Sheriff's Department to support clinical excellence regulatory compliance and program development.Job Description:Direct and coordinate all medical services for Correctional Health Services. Collaborate with the Medical Director of Behavioral Health – Correctional Health to deliver effective integrated care. Provide clinical oversight for women's health and adult health using written medical protocols and identifying quality issues. Modify communication and care approaches to address sensory impairments and patient-specific needs including older adults.Maintain strong relationships with the Sheriff's Department Parkland leadership vendors hospitals patients and families. Provide input on developing revising and monitoring annual goals for Correctional Health aligned with Parkland's objectives. Select train motivate supervise and evaluate provider staff to maximize performance and service quality. Serve as supervising physician for advanced practice providers and consultant to nursing leadership. Provide medical education and training for residents students and advanced practice providers. Act as liaison between jail physicians and Parkland COPC HOMES program specialty clinics ER and inpatient services. Maintain current knowledge of rules regulations laws and guidelines affecting Correctional Health operations. Assist with development and implementation of medical-related procedures and policies for clinical staff. Assist with orientation health education and health promotion program development. Oversee the Associate Director of Performance Improvement and the correctional health quality management program. Analyze job design workflows and processes and implement improvements for effectiveness and efficiency. Support physician recruitment and lead retention initiatives for Correctional Health providers. Maintain knowledge of medical advancements and incorporate new information into practice. Model patient-centered physician practice emphasizing communication courtesy respect and clear explanations of care. Work collaboratively across disciplines to help achieve Parkland leadership's goals.Job Accountabilities:Identify and analyze job designs workflows and processes implementing changes to improve efficiency and departmental effectiveness. Stay current with developments trends and advancements in the field through seminars journals professional organizations and licensing. Maintain knowledge of all applicable laws regulations accreditation requirements and health plan guidelines. Develop internal controls to ensure compliance with laws accreditation bodies and state/federal/private health plan requirements.Develop and monitor annual departmental budgets to ensure adequate funding for goals and objectives. Create implement and revise annual departmental goals and objectives aligned with Parkland's mission. Select train schedule supervise and evaluate employees including recommending disciplinary actions up to termination. Ensure employees receive opportunities for continued knowledge and professional development. Skills or Special Abilities:Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability. Ability to develop positive productive working relationships with physician colleagues and management. Recognized by peers as an outstanding clinician. Ability to address social determinants in patient care plans. Ability to recruit develop and motivate people effectively. Objective flexible and tactful when handling sensitive medical staff issues practice patterns resource utilization and patient matters.Demonstrates creativity and innovation in achieving desired outcomes. Uses a holistic approach and persists when solving problems. Highly organized with strong attention to detail while maintaining awareness of the broader picture. Acts with a sense of urgency. Able to synthesize information and communicate it effectively to larger groups. Works effectively in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments. Demonstrates working knowledge of PC operations and ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows environment. Preferred: Spanish proficiency.Schedule Days, 13-week assignment (locums)- Monday- Friday 8am-5pmDates Needed -Alumni Healthcare Staffing offers:Weekly Direct DepositsTravel and Lodging Provided if NeededA+ Rated Malpractice Coverage24/7 Availability of your Recruiting Consultant & Credentialing StaffIf you have availability for this job or are interested in other opportunities, please send an updated CV or contact me today.Danielle Dickdanielle@alumnihealthcare.com