Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician

Job Title: Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician
Job : 89608
Location: North Carlsbad, Texas

Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive medical care to adult patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions in a residential long-term care setting. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality primary medical care, participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning, conducting psychiatric-related medical evaluations, and responding to medical emergencies within the facility.

The Physician will work collaboratively with nursing, psychiatry, psychology, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to adult long-term care residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses.
• Conduct face-to-face patient evaluations and medical assessments.
• Perform psychiatric-related medical evaluations and support treatment planning in collaboration with behavioral health providers.
• Respond to all on-campus medical emergencies, emergency calls, and restraint situations requiring physician involvement.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventative healthcare.
• Complete annual physical examinations, quarterly medical documentation, and all required clinical documentation within established timelines.
• Participate in daily morning rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Attend annual interdisciplinary team meetings and Individual Support Plan Assessments (ISPAs) as required.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, psychiatry, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records.
• Complete assigned duties consistent with those performed by permanent physicians at the facility.
• Adhere to agency attendance and leave policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide comprehensive medical care for intellectually disabled adult long-term care residents.
• Residential campus-based practice (no outpatient clinic responsibilities).
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Assigned patient panel of approximately 25 long-term care residents located across two residential homes.
• Conduct daily morning rounds by 9:00 AM followed by morning report.
• Average direct patient volume of 1–2 patients per day, allowing time for comprehensive documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and care coordination.
• Responsible for:
  • Annual physical examinations
  • Quarterly medical reviews and documentation
  • Interdisciplinary team meetings
  • ISPAs (Individual Support Plan Assessments)
  • Ongoing clinical oversight and continuity of care

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted Texas Medical License issued by the Texas Medical Board with no disciplinary sanctions.
• Active U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Must be credentialed with hospitals utilized by the facility.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage medically complex adult patients.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Experience caring for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health conditions, or psychiatric populations is preferred.

• Active Texas Medical License (unrestricted)
• Active DEA Registration
• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification
• Hospital credentialing as required by the facility
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Fingerprinting and background clearance
• Maintain all required certifications and training throughout the duration of employment

• Long-term care or residential healthcare experience
• Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Dual diagnosis and behavioral health populations
• Psychiatric or correctional healthcare experience
• Interdisciplinary team-based care environments

• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Patient Population:
  Adult Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) / Dual Diagnosis (Medical & Mental Health)
• Setting:
  Residential Long-Term Care Facility (On-Campus) – Not an Outpatient Clinic

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking a collaborative, mission-driven practice focused on providing compassionate, comprehensive care to a medically and behaviorally complex adult population while maintaining an excellent work-life balance with a Monday through Friday daytime schedule.