Staff Physician

Posting 21784
-Posted
09/24/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Physician Services

- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

- Denton State Supported Living Center

- Not Eligible for Telework
-g. $15000+ per month

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.

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Functional

Title:

Staff Physician

Job Title:

Physician III
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Physician Services
Posting Number:21784
Closing Date:12/23/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Range:$20,971.00-$25,432.58
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-35
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:None
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
Facility

Location:

Denton State Supported Living Center
Job Location City:DENTON
Job Location Address:3980 STATE SCHOOL RD
Other Locations:None
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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 state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Staff Physician at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) performs highly advanced medical work, ensures and oversees 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. Participates in treatment team process, advocates for the medical needs of individuals served, and collaborates with the individuals’ families, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), Physician Assistant(s) and with consultants and community medical providers in other medical specialty areas. Provides direction and guidance to the treatment team to solve complex medical issues impacting individuals’ health and wellbeing.

Completes required reports and medical documentation. Identifies and communicates trends or issues and recommends solutions. Provides treatment to HHSC employees injured in course and scope of employment. Participates with other members of the medical services department in initiatives to obtain full compliance with the terms of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement. Shares on-call duty with other qualified medical staff.

Works under the limited supervision of the Medical Director of the SSLC and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

May serve in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

Delivers, and monitors the delivery by others of, high quality medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities…