Staff Physician
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as a Staff Physician in United States. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- IID standards, certification
Requirements
- practicing medicine. Skill to maintain maximum well
- being of individuals on campus and in general when hospitalized. Ability to respond to campus medical emergencies as needed and when on
- line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1
- 4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $251K - $305K
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Developmental Disabilities Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Developmental Disabilities Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Developmental Disabilities Medicine position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this physician position at $252k to $305k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($252k–$305k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Medical Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Intellectual Disabilities Care, Developmental Disabilities Care, Psychiatric Care, Behavioral Health Needs Management, Medical Documentation, Chronic Care Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Developmental Disabilities Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Staff Physician performs highly advanced medical work, overseeing the delivery of integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, including diagnosing and treating complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs. This role involves developing and monitoring h...
Benefits package: 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Generous Time Off, Career Advancement Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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