Adelphi is seeking a licensed Primary Care Physician for a full-time, short-term assignment (minimum 3 months) in Taylor County, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide primary care, manage acute and chronic conditions, and complete required medical assessments.
Job Quick Facts • Reference #
- BD-673-64
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Primary Care
- Location: Taylor County, Texas
- Service
- Setting: Primary care facility with clinics and 16-bed infirmary.
- Position
- Type: Full-Time | Short-Term Contract (Minimum 3 Months)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Call
- Schedule:
- Every 6th weekday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM; one weekend on call every 6 weeks
- Start
- Date: As soon as candidate is available
- Patient
- Load: Caseload of 35–45 patients; typically no more than 10 patients per day
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Current Texas medical license in good standing with no history of sanctions
- Active DEA, NPI, and CPR/BLS certifications
- Ability to meet all agency and facility requirements prior to start
- Experience treating acute and chronic medical conditions
- Experience with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities preferred
- Familiarity with electronic health records, particularly Cerner, preferred
- Prior experience at a State Hospital or SSLC advantageous
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of 35–45 patients, typically ≤10 per day.
- Provide medical care for acute illness, injury, follow-up, and ongoing primary care.
- Conduct clinics and complete annual and interval medical assessments.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Document patient care in the electronic health record.
- Provide on-call coverage every 6th weekday (5:00 PM–8:00 AM) and one weekend every 6 weeks.
- Respond to most on-call needs by phone, with rare return to campus as needed.
- Perform weekend/holiday infirmary rounds and evaluate acute illnesses or injuries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
