What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Texas Health and Human Services?
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Functional Title : Medical Director
Agency : Health & Human Services Comm
Posting Number : 691
Closing Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Posting Audience : Internal and External
Occupational Category : Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Group : TEXAS-B-36
Salary Range : $23,068.08 - $27,975.83
Shift : Day
Telework : Not Applicable
Travel : Up to 5%
Regular / Temporary : Regular
Full Time / Part Time : Full time
FLSA Exempt / Non-Exempt : Exempt
Facility Location : Lufkin State Supported Living Center
Job Location City : POLLOK
Job Location Address : 6844 N US HWY 69
Brief Job Description :
Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The SSLC Medical Director is responsible for managing, coordinating and directing all medical services including psychiatric, dental, pharmaceutical and laboratory work at the SSLC. Ensures the delivery of high-quality medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities served by SSLCs. Oversees and directs the diagnoses and treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who also have complex medical, psychiatric and / or behavioral health needs. Directs the administration of specialized medical treatments and procedures. Delegates to persons under his / her supervision portions of these duties and sufficient authority for their accomplishment but maintains overall responsibility for the medical care of the individuals at the SSLC.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs) :
- Ensures the delivery of high-quality medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities served by SSLCs in accordance with current accepted medical practices.
- Provides leadership and plans, assigns and supervises the daily activities of the medical department.
- Participates actively in survey and audit processes.
- Promotes safety and wellbeing of staff at the SSLC.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications :
Must be licensed as a medical doctor by the State of Texas. Must have current registration certificates from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Initial Screening Criteria :
Graduation from an accredited college of medicine / osteopathic medicine program with a degree as a medical doctor / osteopathic physician. Clinical experience. Residency trained.
Additional Information :
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks. All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
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Salary : $23,068 - $27,976
