Staff Physician

About the Role

The Staff Physician at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) provides highly advanced medical care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs. The physician develops and monitors health care plans, participates in interdisciplinary treatment teams, collaborates with families and external providers, and ensures compliance with the Department of Justice Settlement Agreement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and monitor high‑quality medical services to SSLC residents in accordance with accepted medical practices.
• Diagnose and treat complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized health care plans with measurable goals.
• Provide direction and guidance to treatment teams, including APRNs, PAs, RNs, and LVNs.
• Conduct quarterly chronic‑care assessments, medication reviews, and prescribe treatments within licensing scope.
• Perform acute‑care assessments, sick‑call clinics, and coordinate specialty referrals.
• Document annual summaries, pre‑procedural histories, physicals, and reports on restraints, acute and chronic care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning conferences, personal support team meetings, and Individual Service Plan (ISP) reviews.
• Identify and communicate trends or issues, recommending corrective actions.
• Share on‑call duty with qualified medical staff and respond to campus medical emergencies.
• Assist in disaster response, continuity of operations, and compliance initiatives related to the DOJ Settlement Agreement.
• Provide medical treatment to HHSC employees injured in the course of employment.
• Attend work regularly, including rotating schedules, extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general medicine methods, individualized care plan development, and medical jurisprudence.
• Familiarity with ICF‑IID standards, Council on Quality and Leadership certification requirements, HHSC policies, and DOJ Settlement Agreement.
• Proficiency in medical diagnostic and treatment tools and equipment.
• Ability to maintain maximum well‑being of individuals on campus and during hospitalization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community providers.
• Capability to evaluate patients, implement effective treatment courses, and maintain required continuing medical education hours.
• Ability to respond to campus medical emergencies and provide on‑call coverage.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) license in the State of Texas.
• Current DEA registration.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) and enrollment as a Medicaid and Medicare Part B provider.
• Graduation from an accredited college of medicine/osteopathic medicine.
• Residency training and clinical experience; leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Pass fingerprint background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and required registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, LEIE).
• Male applicants ages 18‑25 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Compliance with random drug testing, overtime, weekend, and holiday work requirements.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.

Pay

Salary range: $20,971.00 – $25,432.58 per month. Pay frequency: Monthly.

Schedule

Day shift; not eligible for telework; up to 5% travel required. Position is full‑time and exempt.

Location

State Supported Living Center, 3980 State School Rd, Denton, TX.