Description

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice
Location: New York
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Physician / Medical Director (MD/DO) – Correctional Healthcare

Position Title: Physician / Medical Director (MD/DO)

Location: On-site, New York

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Term: One (1) Year with Renewal Options

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Physician / Medical Director (MD/DO) to provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for correctional healthcare services within a secure correctional setting in New York State. The Medical Director will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based medical care in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, correctional healthcare standards, and organizational policies.

This role requires a physician with significant correctional healthcare experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and the ability to oversee clinical operations while collaborating with nursing staff, administrative leadership, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction and clinical oversight for correctional healthcare services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state correctional standards, federal and state regulations, and HIPAA requirements.
• Develop, review, and approve clinical policies, protocols, standing orders, and treatment guidelines.
• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and other clinical staff.
• Lead quality assurance, performance improvement, utilization review, and risk management initiatives.
• Review complex clinical cases and provide medical consultation to healthcare staff.
• Support and oversee Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT/MOUD) programs, as applicable.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with medical record standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and collaborate with correctional and healthcare leadership.
• Maintain on-call availability for clinical consultation and emergency medical guidance.
• Arrange qualified physician coverage during planned absences.
• Promote continuous improvement in patient care, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted New York State Medical License.
• Active DEA Registration.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in one of the following specialties:
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Correctional Health
• Minimum of five (5) years of correctional healthcare experience, preferably in jail or prison settings.
• Experience serving as a Medical Director or in a clinical leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of correctional healthcare operations, applicable state correctional standards, and HIPAA regulations.
• Experience supervising nursing staff and developing standing orders, clinical protocols, quality assurance programs, and healthcare policies.
• Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT/MOUD) programs is preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background investigations and security clearance.

Work Schedule

• Minimum of 6 on-site hours per week, spread over at least two (2) separate days.
• Required 24/7 on-call availability.
• Must arrange qualified physician coverage during planned absences.

Requirements:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Copy of Active New York Medical License
• Copy of Active DEA Registration
• Board Certification Documentation
• Professional References (preferably from correctional healthcare settings)
• Current Availability