Regional Medical Director

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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:12403
Closing Date:07/21/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Management
Salary Group:TEXAS-B-35
Salary Range:$15,037.75-$25,432.58
Pay Frequency: Monthly
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:El Paso
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Brief Job Description:

Physician III

*** This position is located in El Paso, Texas and requires a current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain in a timely fashion).***

As a physician leader, this position can improve the lives of people through public health. The Physician III/Regional Medical Director (RMD) serves as the lead physician and regional administrator for the public health services provided to West Texas. Public Health Region 9/10 consists of 36 counties that span from the Rio Grande River to the New Mexico border.

The RMD is responsible for coordinating activities with county local public health departments, leading activities in counties without a local health department, and for the administration of regional staff and regional business functions. Duties include planning and direction comprehensive public health services; facilitating the delivery of essential public health services in counties across PHR 9/10, providing public health, clinical services and medical consultations, ensuring regional compliance with agency initiatives, policies, procedures, and protocols;

and supervising regional managers.

The RMD works with agency leadership and external partners - such as city, county, state, and federal officials and independent local public health entities - across PHR 9/10. Strong interpersonal skills to sustain effective working relationships are essential for success in this position. These include leadership, communication skills, collaboration and interaction with diverse teams, adaptation to change, flexibility, professional and emotional intelligence, and skills in conflict resolutions.

This position reports to the DSHS Deputy Commissioner for Regional and Local Health Operations (RLHO) Division. Visit the RLHO website to learn more about the division and the essential public health services they provide: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Essential Job Functions (EFJs):

40% - Directs the activities of PHR 9/10 programs and provides assistance to local health departments and health authorities. Manages public health services in counties without a local health department; and works closely with external agencies and officials, the general public, and other entities.

30% - Supervises the Deputy Regional Director and regional Program Managers; leads the region's response to public health incidents; and ensures compliance with agency strategic initiatives, policies, and procedures.

25% - Serves as the health authority for counties in PHR 9/10 without a health…