Medical Director opportunity with Parkland Health overseeing Correctional Health Services within the Dallas County jail system. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape care delivery for a complex and underserved patient population. This is a locums-to-perm Medical Director position within a large academic-affiliated health system in Dallas, focused on physician leadership, clinical oversight, and program development in a complex care environment. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM No call No weekends 13-week locums assignment with long-term potential Role Overview: Lead and oversee all medical services within Correctional Health Provide clinical and administrative leadership to physicians and advanced practice clinicians Partner with behavioral health leadership to support integrated care delivery Drive quality improvement initiatives and program development Collaborate with hospital leadership and the Sheriff’s Department Support recruitment, retention, and development of clinical staff Requirements: Board Certified (or Board Eligible) Completion of an ACGME or AMA-approved residency 5+ years of leadership experience in clinical programs Active Texas license (or ability to obtain) Correctional medicine experience preferred Clean malpractice and license history preferred Why This Role: High-impact leadership opportunity serving an underserved population Academic affiliation with UT Southwestern Large, well-established public health system Ongoing investment in improving systems, workflows, and patient care Opportunity to transition into a permanent leadership position
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