Job Description Summary
About: Lexington County Detention Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Physician Medical Director to oversee and lead the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services within a correctional setting. This role is ideal for a physician who is committed to quality, safety, and continuity of care for an incarcerated population, while providing strong clinical leadership and collaboration with custody and administrative partners.Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC006016 MCP - Lexington County Detention CenterPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-02Scheduled Weekly Hours
30Work Shift
Job Description
About: Lexington County Detention Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Physician Medical Director to oversee and lead the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services within a correctional setting. This role is ideal for a physician who is committed to quality, safety, and continuity of care for an incarcerated population, while providing strong clinical leadership and collaboration with custody and administrative partners.
The Medical Director is responsible for the overall medical management of healthcare services at the detention center, ensuring care is clinically appropriate, compliant with applicable standards, and delivered with professionalism and compassion.
Required Qualifications:
MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license in the state of South Carolina (or eligibility for licensure).
Board certification preferred, experience in correctional medicine, primary care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, or family medicine strongly desired.
Demonstrated leadership experience or readiness to serve in a medical director role.
Comfort managing a broad scope of medical conditions in a constrained, high-acuity environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to ethical, equitable, and patient-centered care within a correctional setting.
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Position Highlights:
30 hours a week, part time
Provide direct medical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions for the incarcerated population through telehealth and in person as needed.
Oversee and guide evidence-based clinical practices to ensure high standards of care and patient safety.
Conduct intake evaluations, chronic care clinics, urgent/emergent assessments, and medically necessary follow-up care as needed.
Review and implement clinical policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with correctional healthcare standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate closely with detention center leadership, nursing administration, mental health providers, and ancillary services to ensure integrated and coordinated care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review, infection control, and performance improvement activities.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards applicable to correctional healthcare.
Serve as the primary clinical liaison for detention center administration on medical issues, risk mitigation, and healthcare operations.
Benefits & Resources for Providers:
Competitive compensation
Employer-funded retirement plans
Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
Epic EHR with provider-centered optimization and robust user support
AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
Opportunity to lead and shape healthcare delivery within the Horry County Detention Center
Life in (Lexington County): Life in Lexington County, South Carolina offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and Southern charm. Located near Columbia, Lexington County is known for its welcoming communities, excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with boating, fishing, and lake activities on Lake Murray, along with local parks, shopping, dining, and community events. With a growing economy and convenient access to city amenities, Lexington County provides a great quality of life for individuals and families looking for a balance of work, recreation, and community.
Additional Job Description
About MUSC: South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Providers who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in providers’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term provider careers.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
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