Medical Director Correctional Health

About the role

Parkland Health is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Correctional Health Services in Dallas. This role is more than a clinical leadership position; you will help shape how medical care is delivered across a complex correctional health environment. You will lead physicians and advanced practice providers, advance quality and performance improvement, and partner across Parkland to ensure patients receive safe, timely, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical vision for Correctional Health Services and coordinate medical care across the program.
• Build and lead high-performing clinical teams through physician recruitment, development, supervision, and retention.
• Drive quality and performance improvement, identifying opportunities to strengthen care delivery, workflows, safety, and efficiency.
• Partner across the health system with Behavioral Health, primary care, specialty clinics, emergency and inpatient services to support continuity of care.
• Champion patient-centered care, including addressing social determinants of health and the unique needs of the correctional health population.
• Guide clinical education and development for physicians, residents, students, and advanced practice providers.
• Ensure clinical and regulatory excellence through adherence to applicable laws, policies, and accreditation requirements.
• Serve as a trusted clinical partner to Parkland leadership, the Sheriff’s Department, physicians, employees, patients, families, and community partners.

Requirements

• Board certification and successful completion of an ACGME or AMA-approved residency in the appropriate specialty.
• Five years of management experience in clinical medicine programs.
• Correctional health experience preferred.
• Ability to practice medicine in Texas within 180 days of hire and meet applicable Medical Staff credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical leadership, communication, relationship-building, and team development skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to lead effectively in a complex, evolving environment.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Why this role

Correctional health demands a different kind of physician leadership—one that combines clinical excellence with collaboration, adaptability, advocacy, and a commitment to improving care for an often-underserved population. If you’re ready to lead at the intersection of medicine, public health, and correctional care, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Parkland.