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Dept of State Health Services
Regional Medical Director
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A Medical Director directs and manages a medical practice, clinic, lab or public health program. Organizes and manages of staff physicians, policy implementation, and ensures that standards for medical care are communicated and maintained.
$251,395 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Regional Medical Director Dept of State Health Services
- 3.6 El Paso, TX Job Details Full-time $15,037.75
- $20,000.
Employee Benefits:
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page. Review our Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to State of Texas Jobs.Functional Title:
Regional Medical Director Job Title:
Physician III Agency:
Dept of State Health Services Department:
Region 9/10Posting Number:
19179Closing Date:
09/04/2026Posting Audience:
Internal and External Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Range:
$15,037.75- $20,000.
Pay Frequency:
Monthly Salary Group:
TEXAS-B-35
Shift:
Day Additional Shift:
Telework:
Not Eligible forTelework Travel:
Up to 25%Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeFLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt Facility Location:
Job Location City:
EL PASO Job Location Address:
401FRANKLIN AVE Other Locations:
MOS Codes:
210X,42EX,42FX,42NX,44AX,44BX,44DX,44EX,44FX,44GX,44HX,44JX,44KX,44MX,44NX,44OX,44RX,44SX,44TX,44UX 44YX,44ZX,45AX,45BX,45EX,45GX,45NX,45PX,45SX,45UX,48AX,48GX,48OX,48RX,48VX,60A,60B,60C,60D,60H,60J 60K,60L,60N,60P,60S,60T,60V,61E,61F,61G,61H,61J,61K,61L,61M,61N,61P,61Q,61R,61U,61W,61Z,62A,62B,62Z 67F,67G,SEI12Brief Job Description :
The Regional Medical Director (RMD) is a senior physician leadership role offering a unique opportunity to shape population health across West Texas. This position is located in El Paso, Texas serving Public Health Region 9/10 which includes 36 counties from the Rio Grande River to the New Mexico border. The RMD blends clinical expertise with executive leadership to advance public health practice and protect communities. As the region's lead physician, the RMD provides medical direction, serves as a trusted advisor to local and regional partners, and oversees the delivery of high‑quality public health and clinical services. This role offers broad professional scope including clinical oversight and public health preparedness while maintaining direct engagement in meaningful medical decision‑making. The RMD works closely with agency leadership and with city, county, state, and federal partners to coordinate services, respond to public health incidents, and ensure consistent application of evidence‑based practices and regulatory standards. For candidates who hold a current U.S. Medical License (MD or DO) from a state other than Texas, or who are eligible to obtain a Texas Medical License (e.g., medical school graduates, expired license, etc.), a Texas Medical License will be required as a condition of employment. Candidates may begin employment prior to obtaining the Texas license, provided they are able to secure licensure within the six-month probationary period Essential Job Functions (EJFs): 40%- Provides medical and administrative leadership for regional programs; partners with local health departments; oversees public health services in counties without a local health department; and serves as a key physician liaison to external agencies, officials, and community stakeholders. 30%
- Supervises program managers, leads the region's medical and operational response to public health incidents, and ensures alignment with agency priorities, policies, and clinical standards. 25%
- Serves as health authority for counties without a designated health authority; oversees the regional Class D pharmacy; reviews and signs standing delegation orders; authorizes medical countermeasures and prophylactic medications; and provides clinical public health services as needed, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, and immunizations. 5%
- Performs additional duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response, recovery operations, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, which may require alternate schedules or locations.