Internal Medicine Physician

Title: Physician
Location: Vernon TX 76384
Shift: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (M-F)
Hours/week: 40 Hours/week
Pay rate: $120/hr.- $140/hr.
Duration: 3 months to long term

Position Overview:
State Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Medicine Physician to provide high-quality primary and preventive healthcare services to individuals receiving care at the facility. The physician will play a key role in diagnosing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions, coordinating patient care, and supporting interdisciplinary treatment teams within a behavioral health setting.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and community providers.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive medical care and treatment to adult patients in a state hospital setting.
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, and other common illnesses.
Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, and medical examinations.
Prescribe medications, treatments, vaccinations, and preventive healthcare services.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and care planning activities.
Coordinate care with Family Nurse Practitioners, specialists, consultants, and community healthcare providers.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, disease prevention, nutrition, hygiene, and wellness strategies.
Explain procedures, treatment options, and test results to patients and caregivers.
Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation in compliance with facility, state, and federal requirements.
Ensure adherence to Medicaid, Medicare, CMS, HHSC, and hospital policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
Support quality improvement initiatives and best practices for patient care and safety.

Required Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
Active, unrestricted Texas Medical License.
Current DEA Registration.
Current Texas Department of Public Safety Controlled Substance Registration.
National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
Current CPR Certification.
Strong clinical experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in behavioral health, state hospital, correctional, institutional, or public health settings.
Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence.