Physician / Chief Medical Officer / Texas / Permanent / Medical Director Job
Company: Health and Human Services Commission
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
HHSC is seeking a Physician to join an interdisciplinary team of
professionals to provide clinical care and leadership to Lubbock
State Supported Living Center. As Medical Director, you will work
with a dynamic group of staff and professionals who are dedicated
to providing supports and services for individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a team
environment where staff clinicians collaborate to provide
comprehensive care and services. To learn more about the SSLCs, see
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-idd-long-term-care.
The State of Texas offers many benefits to employees, including
competitive salaries, career advancement, health and dental
insurance, and paid vacation and sick leave. The Facility Medical
Director is responsible for effective leadership to ensure the
delivery of high quality medical services to individuals with
intellectual disabilities served by HHSC State Supported Living
Centers. Work is both administrative and clinical and involves
directing and monitoring medical services, participating in
treatment team process, and supervising staff Physicians, Family
Nurse Practitioners (FNP), Physician Assistant(s), Pharmacist(s),
Dentist(s), and consulting Psychiatrist(s). The Medical Director
may serve as a primary care physician for a smaller caseload and
will be responsible for sharing on-call duty with other staff
physicians, physician assistant(s) and FNPs. Provides and
coordinates First Aid services to employees resulting from on the
job injury/illness. The Medical Director works under the general
supervision of the facility Director with extensive latitude for
the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Medical
Director may delegate to persons under his/her supervision portions
of these duties and sufficient authority for their accomplishment,
but may not relinquish overall responsibility for the medical care
of the individuals. Provide treatment to HHS employees injured in
course and scope of employment.
Keywords: Health and Human Services Commission, Lubbock , Physician / Chief Medical Officer / Texas / Permanent / Medical Director Job, Executive , Lubbock, Texas
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