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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Jail Main Clinic
Primary Purpose
Responsible for supporting, facilitating and participating in clinical and administrative activities, which will enhance the attainment of Correctional Health clinical goals and objectives. Provides medical expertise, administrative, medical and nursing support as well as professional liaison functions which enhance high quality, timely and safe patient centered, patient valued services, best practice and compliance.
Minimum Specifications
Education
Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for appropriate specialty.
Experience
- Must have five years management experience in clinical medicine programs.
- Prefer experience in a correctional health environment.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures, if any.
- Must be licensed for the practice of medicine in the State of Texas within 180 days of hire.
Skills or Special Abilities
- Must be board certified.
- Must have proven written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Must have proven capability to communicate and to develop positive productive working relationships with physician colleagues and management.
- Must be recognized by peers as an outstanding clinician.
- Addresses social determinants in patient care plans.
- Must be capable of recruiting, developing and motivating people.
- Must be objective, flexible, and tactful in dealing with sensitive medical staff issues, practice patterns, clinical resource utilization and sensitive patient issues.
- Utilizes creativity and innovation in attaining desired outcomes.
- Uses a holistic approach and persists when solving problems.
- Works in a highly organized manner, capturing and attending to details as well as the bigger picture.
- Acts with a sense of urgency.
- Synthesizes information and shares it with a larger group.
- Works effectively in an ambiguous environment.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of PC operations and the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows environment.
Preferred
Spanish proficiency is preferred
Responsibilities
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Responsible for the direction and coordination of all medical services for Correctional Health Services. Collaborates with Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services ' Correctional Health to deliver effective and integrated care for the population.
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As assigned, provides quality management of patients accessing women's health and adult health. Uses written medical protocols efficiently, identifies quality care issues, and initiates problem solving and innovation. Modifies approach, communication and interaction to take account of sensory impairments and specific needs of all customers, in particular older adults.
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Maintains a positive working relationship with Sherriff's Department, Parkland management, vendors, other hospitals, employees, patients, and patient's families ensuring effective departmental operations and patient centered/patient valued health care services.
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Provides input into developing, monitoring and revising annual goals and objectives for Correctional Services that support the mission and objectives of Parkland.
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Selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and evaluates provider/physician staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to both internal and external customers. Serves as supervising physician/delegating prescriptive authority for advanced practice providers. Acts as a consultant for nursing leadership. Provides and evaluates medical education and training for residents, students, and advanced practice providers, ensuring optimal level of training which meets the teaching resident guidelines for treating, diagnosing, and providing medical services. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
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Serves as a liaison between the jail physicians and medical directors of Parkland's Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) system, Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES) program, specialty clinics, emergency room and inpatient services.
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Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact Correctional Health. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Assists in the development and implementation of all medical related procedures for clinical staff. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
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Assists with the development and implementation of the Correctional Health orientation program, health education program, and health promotion program.
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Oversees the work of the Associate Director of Performance Improvement, who coordinates the Correctional Health quality management program. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc., for Correctional Health and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
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Assists with the coordination of physician recruitment and leads retention activities for Correctional Health providers.
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Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of medicine by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and maintaining physician licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
-
Models collaborative, respectful, excellent physician practice including providing an exceptional patient experience and making human connections including being mindful of patients, creating an atmosphere of respect and courtesy, listening and responding to patient concerns and providing clear explanations of care delivery and care planning, all reinforced through standardized approaches.
-
Works across disciplines to form cohesive teams, and acts as a prominent, engaged team member to achieve goals set by Parkland senior leadership.
Job Accountabilities
- Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
- Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.
- Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
Requisition ID: 986434
Location: Jail Main Clinic
Primary Purpose
Responsible for supporting, facilitating and participating in clinical and administrative activities, which will enhance the attainment of Correctional Health clinical goals and objectives. Provides medical expertise, administrative, medical and nursing support as well as professional liaison functions which enhance high quality, timely and safe patient centered, patient valued services, best practice and compliance.
Minimum Specifications
Education
Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for appropriate specialty.
Experience
- Must have five years management experience in clinical medicine programs.
- Prefer experience in a correctional health environment.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures, if any.
- Must be licensed for the practice of medicine in the State of Texas within 180 days of hire.
Skills or Special Abilities
- Must be board certified.
- Must have proven written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Must have proven capability to communicate and to develop positive productive working relationships with physician colleagues and management.
- Must be recognized by peers as an outstanding clinician.
- Addresses social determinants in patient care plans.
- Must be capable of recruiting, developing and motivating people.
- Must be objective, flexible, and tactful in dealing with sensitive medical staff issues, practice patterns, clinical resource utilization and sensitive patient issues.
- Utilizes creativity and innovation in attaining desired outcomes.
- Uses a holistic approach and persists when solving problems.
- Works in a highly organized manner, capturing and attending to details as well as the bigger picture.
- Acts with a sense of urgency.
- Synthesizes information and shares it with a larger group.
- Works effectively in an ambiguous environment.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of PC operations and the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows environment.
Preferred
Spanish proficiency is preferred
Responsibilities
-
Responsible for the direction and coordination of all medical services for Correctional Health Services. Collaborates with Medical Director of Behavioral Health Services ' Correctional Health to deliver effective and integrated care for the population.
-
As assigned, provides quality management of patients accessing women's health and adult health. Uses written medical protocols efficiently, identifies quality care issues, and initiates problem solving and innovation. Modifies approach, communication and interaction to take account of sensory impairments and specific needs of all customers, in particular older adults.
-
Maintains a positive working relationship with Sherriff's Department, Parkland management, vendors, other hospitals, employees, patients, and patient's families ensuring effective departmental operations and patient centered/patient valued health care services.
-
Provides input into developing, monitoring and revising annual goals and objectives for Correctional Services that support the mission and objectives of Parkland.
-
Selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and evaluates provider/physician staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to both internal and external customers. Serves as supervising physician/delegating prescriptive authority for advanced practice providers. Acts as a consultant for nursing leadership. Provides and evaluates medical education and training for residents, students, and advanced practice providers, ensuring optimal level of training which meets the teaching resident guidelines for treating, diagnosing, and providing medical services. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
-
Serves as a liaison between the jail physicians and medical directors of Parkland's Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) system, Homeless Outreach Medical Services (HOMES) program, specialty clinics, emergency room and inpatient services.
-
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact Correctional Health. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans. Assists in the development and implementation of all medical related procedures for clinical staff. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
-
Assists with the development and implementation of the Correctional Health orientation program, health education program, and health promotion program.
-
Oversees the work of the Associate Director of Performance Improvement, who coordinates the Correctional Health quality management program. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc., for Correctional Health and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
-
Assists with the coordination of physician recruitment and leads retention activities for Correctional Health providers.
-
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of medicine by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and maintaining physician licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
-
Models collaborative, respectful, excellent physician practice including providing an exceptional patient experience and making human connections including being mindful of patients, creating an atmosphere of respect and courtesy, listening and responding to patient concerns and providing clear explanations of care delivery and care planning, all reinforced through standardized approaches.
-
Works across disciplines to form cohesive teams, and acts as a prominent, engaged team member to achieve goals set by Parkland senior leadership.
Job Accountabilities
- Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, work flows, etc. for the area and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.
- Develops and monitors annual budgets that ensure the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.
- Develops, implements, monitors, and revises annual goals and objectives for the department that support the missions and objectives of Parkland.
- Selects, trains, schedules, motivates, supervises, and evaluates employees making recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including termination, to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities. Ensures that assigned employees receive opportunities to further their knowledge.
Requisition ID: 986434
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Which companies sponsor visas for medical directors in Texas?
Large integrated health systems are the most consistent sponsors. HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Houston Methodist, and Memorial Hermann have all filed H-1B petitions for physician leadership roles including medical directors. Managed care organizations operating statewide, such as Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group, also sponsor these positions regularly given Texas's large Medicaid and Medicare Advantage markets.
Which visa types are most common for medical director roles in Texas?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for medical directors in Texas, as the role typically requires a medical degree and meets the specialty occupation standard. Physicians with board certification and an MD or DO degree have a well-established basis for H-1B approval. Those from certain countries may also qualify under treaty-based visas. Some academic medical center roles at UT Southwestern or UTHealth qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions.
Which cities in Texas have the most medical director sponsorship jobs?
Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth account for the largest share of medical director sponsorship activity in Texas. Houston's Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, houses dozens of health systems and research institutions that hire physician leaders. Dallas hosts major corporate headquarters for health insurers and hospital management companies. San Antonio and Austin are growing markets, particularly for managed care and health technology sectors.
How to find medical director visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search medical director roles in Texas without sifting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. Because medical director roles vary significantly by setting, such as hospital, managed care, or academic, Migrate Mate's search lets you identify which Texas employers are actively hiring and have a sponsorship history for physician leadership positions.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for medical directors seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas requires physicians to hold a valid Texas Medical Board license regardless of visa status, so international candidates should factor state licensure timelines into their job search. Texas's lack of a state income tax can affect total compensation benchmarks, which matters since H-1B employers must pay the prevailing wage determined by the Department of Labor. Academic pipelines through UT Southwestern, UTHealth Houston, and Texas A&M Health also produce sponsorship pathways through fellowship-to-leadership tracks.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored medical director jobs in Texas?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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