Medical Director

Facility: Abingdon Regional Jail, Abingdon, VA

Schedule: 20 hours per week

About the role

As 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 a correctional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all medical services and evaluate the effectiveness of current care programs
• Conduct patient evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments across a wide variety of medical conditions
• Provide on-call emergency medical care 24/7 and deliver minor surgical procedures as needed
• Review all labs, x-rays, and ancillary reports—ensuring timely and thorough documentation
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, intake and annual exams, and infirmary rounds
• Ensure emergency care is rendered for any illness or injury on facility premises
• Act as the clinical liaison with outside medical specialists and hospitals for patient referrals and discharges
• Lead and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews in compliance with NCCHC, ACA, and AMA standards
• Supervise site-level clinical staff, including PAs, NPs, and other healthcare professionals
• Approve referrals, review outside provider care, and evaluate clinical documentation for compliance
• Collaborate with facility leadership, security staff, and corporate medical teams on medical-related matters
• Contribute to staff training, continuing education, and onboarding of new clinical hires

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Current, unrestricted state medical license in state of practice
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty preferred
• Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice
• Current DEA registration and CPR certification
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, including prior leadership or supervisory roles
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred
• Strong administrative, supervisory, and communication skills
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams in a secure, structured environment