Staff Physician

Family MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

South Plains Rural Health Services (SPRHS) is seeking compassionate and mission-driven Staff Physician to join our team at Howard County Community Health Center in Big Spring, TX.

What You'll Do

  • Provide high-quality outpatient care aligned with your specialty
  • Develop patient-centered care plans, including exams, diagnosis, and follow-up
  • Order and interpret diagnostic test in a cost-effective manner
  • Coordinate referrals and ensure continuity of care
  • Participate in quality improvement efforts and staff meetings
  • Support public health efforts and patient education
  • Maintain eligibility to serve on local hospital medical staff
  • Supervise NPs

What You'll Bring

  • MD Or DO from accredited medical school
  • Texas Medical License (or ability to obtain)
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Practice
  • Current BLS certification
  • Commitment to health equity and community care
  • Ability to work well in a team-based, multidisciplinary setting
  • Eligible to supervise mid-level providers and serve on staff.

As part of South Plains Rural Health Services, Inc.'s commitment to patient and staff safety, all employees are required to comply with the annual influenza vaccination policy. Employees must either provide proof of influenza vaccination, or submit a medical/religious exemption form and wear a face mask during the flu season.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Physician will provide high-quality outpatient care, develop patient-centered treatment plans, and interpret diagnostic tests. Additionally, the role involves coordinating referrals, supervising nurse practitioners, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and possess a valid Texas Medical License. Board certification or eligibility in Family Practice and current BLS certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic test interpretationReferral coordinationStaff supervisionMultidisciplinary collaboration

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$275k (73 salary observations; 379 listings), vs ~$263k nationally (1,880 salary observations; 6,427 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 48% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

14
<$325k
5
$325k-350k
17
$350k-375k
8
$375k-400k
6
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
79%
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
19%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,570 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Big Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$196k
Typical market rent
$1,233/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About South Plains Rural Health Services

Wellness and Fitness Services
Levelland, Texas
11-50 employees