Medical Director

POSITION: Medical Director
SCHEDULE: 16-24 Hours Per Week
FACILITY: Southern NM CF
LOCATION: Las Cruces, NM

Are you ready to lead clinical operations where your decisions truly make a difference?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare, delivering medical excellence and integrity to justice-involved populations for over 30 years. As a Medical Director, your leadership shapes the future of patient care behind the walls-where it's needed most.

Position Summary
As Medical Director, you'll serve as the chief clinical authority at the facility-leading care teams, shaping treatment protocols, and ensuring that every patient receives high-quality medical services. In this multifaceted role, you will:

• Oversee all medical services and evaluate the effectiveness of current care programs
• Conduct patient evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments across a wide variety of medical conditions
• Provide on-call emergency medical care 24/7 and deliver minor surgical procedures as needed
• Review all labs, x-rays, and ancillary reports-ensuring timely and thorough documentation
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, intake and annual exams, and infirmary rounds
• Ensure emergency care is rendered for any illness or injury on facility premises
• Act as the clinical liaison with outside medical specialists and hospitals for patient referrals and discharges
• Lead and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews in compliance with NCCHC, ACA, and AMA standards
• Supervise site-level clinical staff, including PAs, NPs, and other healthcare professionals
• Approve referrals, review outside provider care, and evaluate clinical documentation for compliance
• Collaborate with facility leadership, security staff, and corporate medical teams on medical-related matters
• Contribute to staff training, continuing education, and onboarding of new clinical hires

You'll go beyond primary care.
You'll be a clinical leader, medical advocate, and operational cornerstone for a population in need of stability and continuity.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 25% match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Current, unrestricted state medical license in state of practice
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related specialty preferred
• Active applicable Controlled Substance Registration/License/Certification in state of practice.
• Current DEA registration and CPR certification
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience, including prior leadership or supervisory roles
• Correctional healthcare experience preferred
• Strong administrative, supervisory, and communication skills
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams in a secure, structured environment

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your leadership matters here. Your expertise changes lives.
Apply today and lead with purpose.

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