Correctional Physician

About the role

Join our dedicated healthcare team at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care where your clinical expertise directly improves the lives of an underserved patient population. As a Correctional Physician, you will provide comprehensive medical care, diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, and exercise independent clinical judgment in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This role offers the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while maintaining a strong focus on quality, continuity of care, and patient outcomes. Working under the general direction of the Unit Medical Director, you will have broad latitude to make clinical decisions and manage patient care. In addition to providing direct medical services, you will supervise and mentor 2–4 Advanced Practice Providers (Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners), helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare across the unit. This position is ideal for physicians seeking a collaborative, mission-driven practice setting with leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic medical conditions through patient assessments, diagnostic testing, and evidence-based treatment planning.
• Performs minor medical procedures within scope of practice and coordinates specialty referrals when clinically appropriate.
• Provides immediate medical care for emergencies involving patients, employees, and visitors.
• Oversees infirmary patient care, ensuring appropriate admissions, treatment, and bed management.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of advanced practice providers and other assigned clinical staff.
• Utilizes effective leadership and communication skills to support quality patient care and team performance.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment while adhering to TTUHSC, TDCJ, and applicable standards of care.
• Follows institutional, departmental, and regulatory policies to promote quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Participates in regional after-hours call coverage to ensure timely access to medical services.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and specialists to support continuity and coordination of care.

Requirements

• Current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency and Texas Department of Public Safety controlled substances registration certificates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Correctional Health or Public Health settings.

Benefits

• Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members.
• Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement Plans.
• Wellness Programs.
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives.
• 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.