Medical Director
Listed compensation
$275k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Salary: $275,000 + Potential Relocation Assistance: $25,000
Status: Full Time, Monday – Friday
Benefit Package Includes
- Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 9 paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Civic duty and military leave
- Opportunities for job advancement
Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Bay Correctional Facility in Panama City, FL, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.
Position Summary
Responsible for providing medical services related to diagnosis and treatment of inmates and emergency treatment of staff and visitors. Ensures that appropriate healthcare is accessible and provided to the inmate population in a timely fashion. Renders medical judgment regarding care provided to inmates assigned to the facility in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA), MTC Medical, and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.
Essential Functions
- Performs complete medical histories and physical examinations; forms clinical impressions based upon findings; orders, diagnostic tests, interprets results of laboratory tests and radiological examinations, prescribes medications, and renders treatments appropriate to clinical impressions.
- Inspects, completes and analyzes medical records, assigns reviews and updates medical classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries and makes rounds on inmates admitted to the medical unit.
- Serves in rotation with other physicians to provide after-hours and weekend inmate care, to include accepting on-call rotation.
- Refers inmates for specialty consultations and treatment through approved processes.
- Utilizes established corporate, facility and corrections policies and procedures in making decisions, while using sound independent judgment in performing the duties of the position.
- Plan, implement, direct and control all clinical aspects of the program and have direct oversight of, and shall monitor the performance of, all healthcare personnel rendering direct patient care.
- Prepare and submit reports as required for contractual compliance.
- Maintains security and confidentiality of all inmate medical records; observes applicable HIPAA rules.
- Evaluates provision of services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication of services.
- Monitors all potential catastrophic illnesses.
- Implement basic cost containment and utilization management for inmate care and facility operations.
- Complies with all applicable pharmacy regulations, especially those covering controlled substances.
- Provides health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.
- Assists corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
- Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, promotes communication and the proper flow of relevant information.
Education and Experience Requirements
Doctor of medicine or osteopathy degree and valid license to practice medicine in the state of Florida, and current continuing education required by MTC Medical and professional regulatory board. Current DEA, ACLS and CPR certifications. Experience in a correctional setting preferred. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements
Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law.
MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director is responsible for providing medical services, diagnosis, and treatment to inmates while overseeing the clinical aspects of the facility's healthcare program. They ensure compliance with ACA, MTC, and FDOC directives while managing healthcare personnel and monitoring patient care quality.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree and a valid license to practice in Florida. Current DEA, ACLS, and CPR certifications are required, with preference given to those with experience in a correctional setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director at Management and Training a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Correctional Medicine — ranked against 91 active Correctional Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Correctional Medicine — Physician Career Context
Correctional Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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