Medical Director

Organization and Contact
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Organization: Youth Services - Central Office
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Job Details
Unposting Date: Jan 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: DYS William Green Building 30 West Spring Street 5th Floor Columbus 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: Negotiable
Schedule: Full-time
Union Status: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Medical
Technical Skills: Juvenile Corrections
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Teamwork
Job Description
DYS is seeking an enthusiastic Administrator to serve as the Medical Director (Physician Administrator 3) for the agency to include three juvenile correctional facilities. The position will be based in our downtown Columbus office but may require travel to our facilities and regional locations, as needed.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Development of policy and procedure for all medical services.
Formulates recommendations and plans to improve delivery and quality of integrated medical services.
Advises DYS Superintendents and other officials on relevant medical services for the youth.
On call 24/7 for medical advice/crisis.
Assists with development and assures implementation of health care programs for DYS youth.
Evaluates medical care being delivered to youth through the quality assurance program to identify opportunities for improvement.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*.
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
License to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.
Must have valid Driver's License.
Job Skills: Medical, Juvenile Corrections, Collaboration, Teamwork, Attention to Detail
Supplemental Information
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI and FBI, Ohio Department of Public Safety and Ohio Department of Taxation. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
PRE-SERVICE TRAINING: The final candidate selected will be required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid Pre-Service Training at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Pre-Service Training is Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.
DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). xrczosw Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.