Physician III

Overview

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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• Job Title: Physician III
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Rio Grande State Center
• Posting Number: 11171
• Closing Date: 04/11/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-35
• Salary Range: $4,250.00-$6,358.15
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Part time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
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  Rio Grande State Center
• Job Location City: HARLINGEN
• Job Location Address: 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD
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• MOS Codes: 210X, 42EX, 42FX, 42NX, 44AX, 44BX, 44DX, 44EX, 44FX, 44GX, 44HX, 44JX, 44KX, 44MX, 44NX, 44OX, 44RX, 44SX, 44TX, 44UX, 44YX, 44ZX, 45AX, 45BX, 45EX, 45GX, 45NX, 45PX, 45SX, 45UX, 48AX, 48GX, 48OX, 48RX, 48VX, 60A, 60B, 60C, 60D, 60H, 60J, 60K, 60L, 60N, 60P, 60S, 60T, 60V, 61E, 61F, 61G, 61H, 61J, 61K, 61L, 61M, 61N, 61P, 61Q, 61R, 61U, 61W, 61Z, 62A, 62B, 62Z, 67F, 67G, SEI
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Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peoples lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Physician III performs highly advanced and/or managerial (senior‑level) medical, clinical, or public health work. Physician III works under the general clinical and administrative supervision of the Medical Director or designee. Work involves directing medical and infection control activities, monitoring trends and making recommendations for improvement. Responsible for the delivery of high quality general medical evaluation and treatment to patients with psychiatric disorders.

Provides supervision to physicians and nurse practitioners in themed medical clinic. Acts as a resource for infection control and consultant to general medical physicians. Provides treatment to state hospital employees injured in the course and scope of employment. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Must understand that duties, location of work and shift patterns are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the hospital.

Performs other duties as assigned, which includes but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency…