Medical Director Physician

Adelphi is seeking a licensed physician to serve as Medical Director for a full-time, short-term locum assignment in Cameron County, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for individuals with complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs.

Job Quick Facts
• Reference #: BD-673-65
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Medical Director
• Location: Cameron County, Texas
• Service Setting: Confidential residential long-term care facility
• Position Type: Full-Time Locum Contract
• Contract Term: 3 months, with option to renew
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Call Schedule: Shared on-call duty with other qualified medical staff
• Start Date: Immediate



Requirements
• Medical Doctor (MD) licensed by the State of Texas
• Active DEA registration
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Ability to enroll as a Medicaid and Medicare Part B provider
• Prior medical director, supervisory, or clinical leadership experience preferred
• Experience managing complex medical, psychiatric, and/or behavioral health needs preferred
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred
• Ability to meet all agency and facility requirements prior to start



Responsibilities
• Direct medical services across primary care, psychiatric, dental, pharmaceutical, and lab functions.
• Oversee diagnosis and treatment for individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs.
• Maintain responsibility for overall medical care and clinical service quality.
• Serve as primary care physician for an assigned caseload.
• Supervise physicians, APRNs, PAs, pharmacists, dentists, psychiatrists, and contracted staff.
• Support clinical staff with complex cases and treatment planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, committees, conferences, and work groups.
• Develop and share the on-call duty schedule.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate care for employees injured while on duty.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Support emergency response and continuity operations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.