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Job Title: Regional Medical Director
Functional Title: Physician III
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Region 9/10
Posting Number: 12403
Closing Date: 07/21/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-35
Salary Range: $15,037.75 - $25,432.58
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 25%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location: Job Location City: EL PASO
Job Location Address: 401 FRANKLIN AVE
Other Locations: El Paso
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,SEI12
Brief Job Description:
Physician III This position is located in El Paso, Texas and requires a current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain in a timely fashion).
As a physician leader, this position can improve the lives of people through public health. The Physician III/Regional Medical Director (RMD) serves as the lead physician and regional administrator for the public health services provided to West Texas. Public Health Region 9/10 consists of 36 counties that span from the Rio Grande River to the New Mexico border.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and direction comprehensive public health services
- Facilitating the delivery of essential public health services in counties across PHR 9/10
- Providing public health, clinical services and medical consultations
- Ensuring regional compliance with agency initiatives, policies, procedures, and protocols
- Supervising regional managers
Working Relationships:
- Leadership, communication skills, collaboration and interaction with diverse teams
- Adaptation to change, flexibility, professional and emotional intelligence, and skills in conflict resolutions
Reports to:
The DSHS Deputy Commissioner for Regional and Local Health Operations (RLHO) Division
Essential Job Functions (EFJs):
- 40% - Directs the activities of PHR 9/10 programs and provides assistance to local health departments and health authorities
- 30% - Supervises the Deputy Regional Director and regional Program Managers; leads the regions response to public health incidents; and ensures compliance with agency strategic initiatives, policies, and procedures
- 25% - Serves as the health authority for counties in PHR 9/10 without a health authority; oversees the regional Class D pharmacy; reviews and signs standing delegation orders for clinical programs; and provides medical authorization, as required for prophylactic medications and medical countermeasures
- 5% - Other duties as assigned including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencys obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of modern medicine principles and practices
Structures and functions of local, regional, and state public health organizations
Current public health social and economic trends
General function and purpose of state and federal public health laws
Public speaking
Communicating/collaborating with internal and external partners
Planning, coordinating, and executing responses to public health needs and queries
Coordinating activities among public, private, and professional groups
Registrations, Licensure Requirements, or Certifications:
- Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain in a timely fashion)
- Board certification in Public Health, Preventative Medicine, Infectious Disease, or other public health related discipline preferred
- Current Texas Drivers License
Initial Screening Criteria:
- Degree of Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or an equivalent degree from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
- Experience in organizational management and leadership including hiring, performance management, counseling, etc.
- Experience working in public health or with public health related activities
- Experience with federal, state, or local government is preferred
Additional Information:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines and will be dependent upon available funds
- Safe operation of either a state-owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business and an acceptable driving record must be maintained
- This position may require travel up to 25% of the time and hours outside of 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F
- Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting
- ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability
- Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility: The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.