Hybrid Correctional Unit Medical Director - TTUHSC Managed Care : Job Details

Are you a physician looking for meaningful work that makes a lasting impact—outside the clinic walls?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is seeking a Hybrid Unit Medical Director to provide medical leadership and primary care services at the Daniel Unit in Snyder and the Wallace Unit in Colorado City. This unique role offers the chance to practice medicine with purpose while enjoying a flexible, predictable schedule.

Hybrid Schedule:

• One full week onsite at each unit per month.
• Remote administrative work when offsite.
• Participate in an after-hours/weekend rotation with other providers (phone support only).

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the Unit Health Authority for both facilities
• Provide primary ambulatory care to incarcerated patients, including assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning
• Offer immediate care for emergencies involving inmates, staff, and visitors
• Refer and coordinate care with medical specialists as needed
• Perform minor surgical and orthopedic procedures within your scope
• Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing staff, physician extenders, and a clinical pharmacist
• Interact with correctional administrators to help shape unit policy
• Oversee hiring, training, performance, and management of clinical personnel
• Maintain thorough and compliant medical records

Why TTUHSC Managed Care?

At TTUHSC, we believe medicine goes beyond the hospital walls. Our correctional health care team brings high-quality care to underserved populations in a secure, collaborative, and structured environment. We support your success with:

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Generous state employee retirement plan (TRS)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays, CME, and vacation leave
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Licensing and credentialing assistance

Academic Affiliation:

• Join one of the nation's leading health sciences centers
• Opportunities for research, teaching, and professional growth

Work-Life Balance:

• Predictable schedule and minimal call
• Hybrid flexibility with time to recharge between onsite weeks

Required Qualifications:

• Current license to practice medicine by the Texas Medical Board.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances registration.

Apply now and bring your expertise to a role that makes a difference every day.

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EEO Statement :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.