Correctional Medicine Physician
22nd Health Care LLC Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Las Cruces, NM Part-time Other Specialty Physician
At a glance
Other Specialty Physician role posted by 22nd Health Care LLC, a recruiter. Las Cruces, NM · part-time.
Pay not stated
RoleOther Specialty Physician
LocationLas Cruces, NM
EmploymentPart-time
PostedOct 3, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.
What you'll do
- Lead clinical oversight and supervise physicians, NPs, nurses, and other clinical staff delivering care
- Set clinical protocols and standards, and oversee intake, sick call, chronic and acute care, referrals, and infirmary services
- Guide medication practices, emergency coverage, disaster response, and follow-up on serious medical incidents
- Coordinate with hospitals, specialists, behavioral health teams, and community providers to support integrated and ongoing care
- Review records and quality reviews, support accreditation, and help maintain compliance with New Mexico and federal rules
What you bring
- You hold an MD or DO and an active, unrestricted New Mexico medical license
- You have board certification in Family Medicine or another appropriate specialty, as required by the RFP or staffing plan
- You have current DEA registration or prescribing authority, as applicable, and ACLS certification when required by the RFP
- You have experience leading physicians in a healthcare setting
Who this fits
This part-time medical director role suits a physician with clinical leadership experience who can oversee care and staff. The schedule is a standard day shift, with support for 24/7 emergency coverage and on-call services. The initial term is 3 months, with the possibility of continuing long term. Correctional healthcare, detention medicine, and telemedicine experience are preferred.
From the recruiter
Job Title : Medical Director (Part - Time)
Location : Las Cruces, NM 88007
Duration : 3 months to long term
Shift: Standard day shift
Job Description:
• Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight.
• Direct and supervise medical care provided by physicians, NPs, Client, RNs, LPNs, and other clinical personnel.
• Establish and approve clinical protocols and standards of care.
• Oversee intake screening, sick call, chronic care, acute care, specialty referrals, and infirmary services.
• Provide oversight of medication management and prescribing practices.
• Support 24/7 emergency medical coverage and on-call services.
• Develop and oversee medical disaster and emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate with local hospitals, specialists, and community healthcare providers.
• Review and address serious medical incidents.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Support NCCHC and ACA accreditation activities.
• Coordinate with mental health and behavioral health providers for integrated care.
• Support telemedicine and specialty care initiatives.
• Participate in case conferences and clinical meetings.
• Support re-entry and continuity-of-care planning.
• Review clinical documentation and medical records as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable New Mexico and federal requirements.
Required Qualifications
• MD or DO.
• Active, unrestricted New Mexico medical license.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or another appropriate specialty, as required by the RFP/staffing plan.
• Current DEA registration/prescriptive authority, as applicable.
• Current ACLS certification as required by the RFP.
• Experience providing physician leadership in a healthcare setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Correctional healthcare experience.
• Experience with detention medicine.
• Experience managing chronic disease, behavioral health, substance use, and emergency care in correctional settings.
• Experience with telemedicine and specialty referral management.
Location : Las Cruces, NM 88007
Duration : 3 months to long term
Shift: Standard day shift
Job Description:
• Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight.
• Direct and supervise medical care provided by physicians, NPs, Client, RNs, LPNs, and other clinical personnel.
• Establish and approve clinical protocols and standards of care.
• Oversee intake screening, sick call, chronic care, acute care, specialty referrals, and infirmary services.
• Provide oversight of medication management and prescribing practices.
• Support 24/7 emergency medical coverage and on-call services.
• Develop and oversee medical disaster and emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate with local hospitals, specialists, and community healthcare providers.
• Review and address serious medical incidents.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews and quality improvement activities.
• Support NCCHC and ACA accreditation activities.
• Coordinate with mental health and behavioral health providers for integrated care.
• Support telemedicine and specialty care initiatives.
• Participate in case conferences and clinical meetings.
• Support re-entry and continuity-of-care planning.
• Review clinical documentation and medical records as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable New Mexico and federal requirements.
Required Qualifications
• MD or DO.
• Active, unrestricted New Mexico medical license.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or another appropriate specialty, as required by the RFP/staffing plan.
• Current DEA registration/prescriptive authority, as applicable.
• Current ACLS certification as required by the RFP.
• Experience providing physician leadership in a healthcare setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Correctional healthcare experience.
• Experience with detention medicine.
• Experience managing chronic disease, behavioral health, substance use, and emergency care in correctional settings.
• Experience with telemedicine and specialty referral management.