Family Medicine Need in Dallas

Summary
Seeking a Family Medicine Physician to provide direct, high-quality medical care to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a Supported Living Center. The physician will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and external specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary and chronic care for residents

• Diagnose and treat common and complex medical conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, asthma)

• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests

• Prescribe medications, therapies, and vaccinations

• Consult with patients and families regarding care plans and prevention

• Collaborate with Family Nurse Practitioners, families, and specialists

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings

• Maintain timely and compliant documentation (HHSC and CMS standards)

• Contribute to facility procedures to meet Medicare/Medicaid and HHSC guidelines

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Active Texas medical license (in good standing; no sanctions)

• Valid DEA and Texas Controlled Substance Registration

• National Provider Identifier (NPI)

• Current CPR certification (must remain valid throughout the assignment)

Preferred Background

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Knowledge of Medicaid/Medicare, CMS compliance, and electronic documentation standards

• Strong interpersonal and independent clinical decision-making skills

Additional Info

• Reports to: Administrative Medical Director

• Supervision: Limited; high degree of autonomy expected

• Onsite position only (not remote or hybrid)

• Onboarding coordinated by DSSLC once candidate is selected

• Start date is contingent on completion of all compliance requirements