Exciting Opportunity: Staff Physician at State Supported Living Center

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Staff Physician to join our team at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) in El Paso. As a Staff Physician, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and treating individuals with complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs.
• Developing health care plans with measurable goals and overseeing their implementation.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advocate for the medical needs of individuals served.
• Providing direction to solve complex medical issues impacting individuals' health.
• Ensuring compliance with medical practices and regulations.

Key Job Functions:

• Delivering high-quality medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Overseeing long-term health status and chronic care of individuals.
• Participating in treatment planning conferences and personal support team meetings.
• Developing accurate medical documentation and reports.
• Collaborating with the medical services department to improve services.

If you hold a medical doctor/osteopathic physician degree, possess relevant clinical experience, and have the ability to lead and supervise others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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.