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POSITION: Medical Director
SCHEDULE: 32 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 Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company 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 Wisely 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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Medical Director

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.
Las Cruces, NM
Full Time
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Published on 05/22/2026

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