Medical Director

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay Rate Range: $70-$120/Hour - W2
United States, Michigan, Traverse City
Jul 25, 2025
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.