What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Physician 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.
Agency : Health & Human Services Comm
Posting Number : 682
Closing Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Posting Audience : Internal and External
Occupational Category : Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Group : TEXAS-B-35
Salary Range : $20,971.00 - $25,432.58
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 :
The Staff Physician at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) performs highly advanced medical work, ensuring and overseeing the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities served by HHSC State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs). Diagnoses and treats individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who also have complex medical, psychiatric and / or behavioral health needs. Provides and monitors medical services for assigned caseload. Develops health care plans with measurable goals, objectives and interventions and oversees and monitors their implementation.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs) :
- Delivers and monitors the delivery of high quality medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities served by SSLCs.
- Provides direction and guidance to the treatment team in medical issues and ensures health care plans are properly implemented.
- Oversees and monitors the long-term health status of individuals.
- Participates in interdisciplinary planning conferences and personal support team meetings.
- Develops accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
- Works collaboratively with other members of the medical services department to obtain full compliance with the terms of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications :
Must be licensed as a medical doctor by the State of Texas.
Initial Screening Criteria :
Graduation from an accredited college of medicine / Osteopathic medicine program with a degree as a medical doctor / osteopathic physician.
Additional Information :
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks.
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Salary : $20,971 - $25,433
