Medical Director (Traverse City)

MedStar Health
Traverse City, MI
Job Title: Medical Director

Location: Traverse City, MI 49686

Duration: 3 months to long-term

Shift: Standard shift (8hrs/12hrs/10hrs)

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the ultimate authority on all medical decisions for inmate health services.

  • Conduct weekly on-site medical clinic sessions.

  • Remain on-call 24/7 for urgent consultations and support.

  • Supervise and direct nursing staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.

  • Develop, update, and approve:

  • Standing medical orders

  • Clinical protocols

  • Policies and procedures

  • Provide or oversee staff training on topics such as suicide prevention, overdose response, mental health issues, and general medical care.

  • Coordinate care with mental health providers, correctional officers, and off-site specialists.

  • Ensure full regulatory compliance with:

  • Michigan State Licensing Requirements

  • Jail Policies

  • NCCHC (National Commission on Correctional Health Care) Standards

  • AMA (American Medical Association) Guidelines

  • Review and maintain accurate medical records for all inmates.

Mandatory Requirement:

Licensure:

  • Must be currently licensed in the State of Michigan as one of the following:

  • M.D. (Doctor of Medicine)

  • D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy)

  • P.A. (Physician Assistant)

  • N.P. (Nurse Practitioner)

  • A copy of the current Michigan license must be provided.

Availability:


  • Must provide on-site clinic sessions weekly (frequency based on need).

  • Must be available on-call 24/7 to respond to urgent medical issues and support nursing staff.

  • Must ensure backup coverage (another physician or provider) when unavailable.

Oversight


  • Must supervise nursing staff on all medical matters.

  • Must develop and approve medical protocols, standing orders, and clinical policies and procedures.

Experience (Preferred):


  • Prior experience in correctional healthcare or institutional medicine is highly preferred.

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Posted 2025-08-15

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