Medical Director
Wexford Health Sources · Las Cruces, NM · 1 mo ago
HealthcareInternship
Position Summary
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.
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
Qualifications
Your leadership matters here. Your expertise changes lives.
Skills
- Leadership
- Medical Advocacy
- Operational Cornerstone
Benefits
- Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
- Continuing education options
- Free CEUs
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
- Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
- Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!
Pay
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Schedule
32 Hours Per Week