What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at TAG MedStaffing?
Job Overview – Medical Director :
Join our client as a Medical Director in Atlantic City, NJ, overseeing healthcare services within a correctional facility. This role focuses on clinical leadership, patient care, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to NCCHC, ACA, and PBNDS standards. Ideal for a physician with expertise in primary care, emergency medicine, or public health, responsibilities include supervising medical staff, managing chronic care programs, and coordinating emergency response efforts.
Compensation : $150 / hour
Location : Atlantic City, NJ
Schedule : Monday to Friday, 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM or 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM
Responsibilities as the Medical Director :
Clinical Oversight : Perform physical exams, manage chronic care, and provide emergency medical evaluations for inmate patients.
Medical Compliance : Ensure adherence to NCCHC, ACA, and PBNDS standards, supporting policy reviews and quality assurance.
Leadership & Supervision : Oversee clinical staff, mentor providers, and maintain high-quality medical care.
Patient Care & Treatment : Act as the primary care physician, managing acute, chronic, and preventive health conditions.
Correctional Healthcare Operations : Supervise sick call clinics, medication management, and specialty consultations.
Emergency Response : Provide on-site urgent care and make critical medical decisions in high-pressure situations. Qualifications for the Medical Director :
Education : Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Licensure : Current, unrestricted New Jersey medical license, with DEA, DEA-X, and Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) licensure.
Experience : Minimum 2 years of experience in public health, emergency medicine, or family practice, with previous correctional healthcare experience preferred.
Certification : Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Technical Skills : Basic proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and standard medical software.
Skills & Attributes : Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills with an assertive yet empathetic approach and the ability to work in a high-security environment. Application Notice : Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
Salary : $150
