Medical Director, Correctional Care
Core
Provide preventive and therapeutic care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses in correctional settings, while leading clinical operations and quality safety standards.
Role type
Senior IC medical director (correctional care)
Builds
Medical units within correctional facilities (Denver Sheriff Health Services)
Domain
Healthcare + Corrections
Required skills
complex medical illness management, clinical leadership, quality improvement oversight, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, critical thinking, decision-making
Preferred skills
correctional care experience, advanced practice provider oversight
Technologies
Epic (digital scribe integration)
Responsibilities
Admit patients to medical units and refer to hospital for higher level of care; supervise physicians-in-training per ACGME requirements; oversee quality and safety including mortality reviews and patient safety incident analysis; serve as liaison with Sheriff's Department and Department of Corrections leaders; maintain compliance with ACA, NCCHC accreditation, and state/federal requirements