Medical Director
Listed compensation
$277k-$336k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Medical Director – State Supported Living Center in POLLOK, TX, US. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in POLLOK, TX, US.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director manages and coordinates all medical services, including psychiatric, dental, and pharmaceutical care, for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They provide clinical leadership, supervise medical staff, and ensure facility compliance with Department of Justice settlement agreements.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a medical doctor in the State of Texas and possess current DEA registration and an NPI number. The role requires graduation from an accredited medical school, residency training, and significant leadership or management experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Director at Texas Health & Human Services Commission a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 18,741 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$306k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $315k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$306k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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