Regional Medical Director, CMC - Gatesville - Huntsville Area
About The Position
The Regional Medical Director serves as medical director for multiple correctional facilities in a designated region, providing medical diagnosis and treatment for inmate patients and employees injured through TDCJ-ID work-related activities. The role ensures timely access to appropriate healthcare, renders final medical judgments regarding care for designated inmates under Health Services Policies and Procedures, directs regional Health Services activities, and assumes ultimate responsibility for the region’s medical providers. The position works under the direction of the senior medical director. The director oversees and directly supervises physicians and assigned mid-level practitioners, including provider staffing, performance evaluations, travel approvals, training, productivity, and workforce matters. The director collaborates with regional team members and other disciplines, supports regional communication and clinical operations, and ensures compliance with applicable standards, regulations, policies, procedures, court orders, and fiscal guidelines. The position requires travel to correctional facilities in the region and work in office, clinical, and correctional settings. Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
- Ten years of progressive management/leadership and patient-care experience.
- Board certification is required.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substance registration is required.
- Knowledge of current medical practices, techniques, and equipment, and clinical competency in medicine.
- Knowledge of clinical and managed-care concepts, alternative levels of care and services, utilization management, and regulatory standards.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, medical staff governance and credentialing, and continuous quality improvement.
- Knowledge of computers, videoconferencing equipment, and other electronic components.
- Ability to adapt to changing technology, programs, situations, and needs; forecast and develop plans for changes in the healthcare marketplace; and maximize people and financial resources.
- Ability to lead and coach staff, work collaboratively, facilitate change, negotiate solutions, and partner with executive management.
- Ability to work as a team player with a participative leadership style.
- Security clearance and pre-employment drug testing are required.
Nice To Haves
- Practical experience in telemedicine, electronic utilization review, and quality improvement is desirable.
- Board certification in a primary care specialty is preferred, such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, OB-Gyn, General Surgery, Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the success of Correctional Managed Care.
- Oversee regional medical providers to optimize patient care, including monitoring staff activities and staffing levels, helping fill vacancies with HR, monitoring and approving travel, completing annual evaluations, and participating in disciplinary actions as needed.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and regional team members in support of patient care, including participating in conferences, meetings, and assigned leadership committees and preparing supporting materials.
- Support communication across the region and disciplines; serve as a resource, maintain regular provider communication and training, visit regional units regularly, and provide guidance as required.
- Monitor provider productivity, off-site transportation, patient care, and compliance with CMC fiscal responsibility guidelines.
- Directly supervise physicians and assigned mid-level practitioners within the region.
- Oversee and manage regional medical-provider operations with other regional team members, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and court orders.
- Adhere to department internal controls and reporting structure.
- Make appropriate decisions regarding patient care within the region.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
