Senior Physician - Medical Director

The Senior Physician - Medical Director plays a crucial role in directing medical and infection control activities, ensuring high-quality general medical evaluation and treatment for patients with psychiatric disorders. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supervising Physicians and APRNs in the general medical clinic
• Performing comprehensive physical assessments and medical history
• Overseeing the hospital infection control plan and monitoring infectious diseases
• Participating in audits and performance improvement activities
• Providing treatment to state hospital employees injured in the course of employment

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required:

• Knowledge of APRN scope of practice and public health principles
• Skills in patient care, use of medical tools, and project management
• Ability to diagnose physical disorders, interpret lab analyses, and communicate effectively

Requirements include a medical doctor license in Texas, graduation from an accredited college of medicine, completion of a residency program, and experience in medical, clinical, or public health work.

You’ve decided to make caring your career. Come to the place where you can do that and make a real difference in the lives of Texans with mental health needs.

HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System has nine state psychiatric hospitals (with more expansion planned) and a residential unit dedicated to adolescents. The State Supported Living Centers have 13 long-term care campuses across the state.  These centers are home to many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to work in partnership with academic institutions, community providers, and partners within our agency as we increase work efficiency and provide patient-centered care to more than 12,000 people a year. You can also help us incorporate cutting edge technology into treatment plans.

If you want to be on the forefront of revolutionizing forensic and community psychiatric care or ensure and oversee the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is looking for bright people with new ideas to help us. With a growing demand for our services and a State Legislature that’s investing in the entire mental health continuum of care, Texas is positioned to be a leader and put itself in on the cutting edge of mental health for the 21st Century. Come be a part of it.