Regional Medical Director

Date:
Oct 6, 2026

Location:

EL PASO, TX

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Functional

Title:

Regional Medical Director

Job Title: Physician III

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Region 9/10

Posting Number: 22102

Closing Date: 11/05/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $15,037.75 - $19,335.00

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-35

Shift: Day

Additional Shift

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 25%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: EL PASO

Job Location Address: 401 FRANKLIN AVE

Other Locations:

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Brief Job Description

The Regional Medical Director (RMD) is a senior physician leadership role offering a unique opportunity to shape population health across West Texas. This position is located in El Paso, Texas serving Public Health Region 9/10 which includes 36 counties from the Rio Grande River to the New Mexico border. The RMD blends clinical expertise with executive leadership to advance public health practice and protect communities.

As the region’s lead physician, the RMD provides medical direction, serves as a trusted advisor to local and regional partners, and oversees the delivery of high‑quality public health and clinical services. This role offers broad professional scope including clinical oversight and public health preparedness while maintaining direct engagement in meaningful medical decision‑making.

The RMD works closely with agency leadership and with city, county, state, and federal partners to coordinate services, respond to public health incidents, and ensure consistent application of evidence‑based practices and regulatory standards.

For candidates who hold a current U.S. Medical License (MD or DO) from a state other than Texas, or who are eligible to obtain a Texas Medical License (e.g., medical school graduates, expired license, etc.), a Texas Medical License will be required as a condition of employment. Candidates may begin employment prior to obtaining the Texas license, provided they are able to secure licensure within the six‑month probationary period

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

40% – Provides medical and administrative leadership for regional programs; partners with local health departments; oversees public health services in counties without a local health department; and serves as a key physician liaison to external agencies, officials, and community stakeholders.

30% – Supervises program managers, leads the region’s medical and operational response to public health incidents, and ensures alignment with agency priorities, policies, and clinical standards.

25% – Serves as health authority for counties without a designated health authority;…