ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
(PHYSICIAN)

Job Location:

HEALTH CARE SERVICES
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
https://corrections.az.gov

Posting Details:

Salary: $178,800.00 

Grade: 01

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced medical professional and compassionate leader to join our team as our Assistant Medical Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health outcomes of a diverse population within a correctional setting and communities. The role involves overseeing quality improvement processes, coordinating health care services, compliance and regulations, and managing clinical outcomes. The Assistant Medical Director also provides leadership and mentorship to clinical teams and serves as a liaison between administration and medical staff.

Job Duties:

- Evaluates and recommends methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services
- Meets with healthcare contractors, outside hospital/agency administrators to ensure a close working relationship between them and the facilities
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss inmate cases, share insights, and coordinate care across disciplines
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and researches projects aimed at enhancing the delivery of healthcare services within correctional facilities
- Provides education and counseling to Contracted Healthcare Provider (CHP) staff on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies for chronic conditions
- Leads multi-interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for inmates with complex medical needs
- Conducts comprehensive medical chart reviews and provides feedback on the quality of care for managing and treating patients
- Participates in meetings and committees
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of clinical assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other relevant records in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
- Collaborates with contractors, external healthcare providers and community resources to coordinate continuity of care for inmates transitioning from correctional facilities to community settings
- Drafts policies, protocols, process, reports and benchmarks to further enhance quality assurance and timely access to care
- Participates in the development and implementation of effective and efficient standards
- Provides recommendations on updates to existing clinical practice guidelines and policies and procedures as assigned by the ADCRR Medical Director, Dental Director, and Mental Health Director
- Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc. as required
- Provides for health counseling and health education or individual or group basis
- Provides education and training to ADCRR and CHP staff
- Drives on state business
- Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

- ADCRR policies and procedures, State and Arizona Revised Statutes
- Advanced understanding of nursing principles, theories, and practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical therapeutics
- Familiarity with diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, and interpretation of results
- Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, including primary, acute, and long-term care
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices related to nursing and advanced practice nursing

Skill in:

- Clinical Assessment
- Perform comprehensive health assessments including physical examinations, medic