Medical Director, Correctional Health

Medical Director, Correctional Health — Physician Leader — Washington, DC (On-Site)Lead a High-Visibility Correctional Health Program Inside a Major Urban Jail SystemA mission-driven healthcare organization supporting underserved populations in Washington, DC is hiring a full-time, on-site Medical Director of Correctional Health to lead clinical quality and operational performance within a large, high-acuity jail setting. This is a high-accountability environment with significant visibility, complex stakeholders, and a real mandate to improve care delivery metrics and provider performance.The OpportunityThis role is designed for a hands-on, clinically credible physician leader—someone who can set standards, coach providers, and drive operational follow-through in a correctional setting.You WillProvide clinical leadership and oversight for correctional health operations in close partnership with on-site administrative and nursing leadershipEnsure consistent clinical decision-making through quality review, peer review support, and targeted interventions when standards aren’t metImprove key performance indicators tied to day-to-day operations, including:Sick-call access and turnaroundProvider productivity / visits per hourTimely completion and closure of documentationAppropriateness and quality of encountersLead and develop a large provider group through structured communication, accountability, onboarding support, and annual evaluationsChair and guide morbidity & mortality review and site-level quality initiativesEngage directly with Department of Corrections stakeholders—including pushing back when appropriate while maintaining a productive partnershipStep in clinically as needed to support continuity of care and provider teamsPractice model & environment:Setting: Washington, DC | On-site, full-time (correctional healthcare)Leadership scope: Oversight within a large provider hierarchy (approximately 66–70 providers, plus multidisciplinary clinical teams)Clinical mix: Primary care/internal medicine/family medicine, APPs, dental, psychiatry, and behavioral healthWorkforce dynamic: Unionized environment requiring strong communication and steady leadership presenceRequirementsRequired:MD/DOActive District of Columbia medical license or ability to obtain Active DEA registrationDC Controlled Substance Registration (CDS)3–7 years of ambulatory care experienceAt least 2 years of people/medical management experiencePreferredCorrectional health / DOC experience (strongly preferred)Experience working with government stakeholders and high-visibility client relationshipsComfort leading in a union environment and managing performance/accountability conversationsTrack record of improving measurable outcomes (throughput, documentation timeliness, access, quality)Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $320,500–$335,000 annuallyComprehensive benefits package including 403b company match, affordable healthcare coverage and more