Medical Director

Texas Health Action

Medical Director providing clinical oversight and administrative support for LGBTQIA+ health services at Texas Health Action Physicians. Leading patient-centered care and healthcare equity initiatives in Texas.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $234,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care hours for all services as outlined in the THA Scope of Services.
Conduct comprehensive patient examinations: medical history reviews, physical assessments, and diagnostic evaluations.
Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostic tests as applicable.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, developing and maintaining appropriate treatment plans.
Complete documentation in medical records within 24 hours of an encounter, reviews lab results within 72 hours, and responds to refill requests in 3 business days.
Collaborate with case managers, nurses, advocates and other health care related staff through direct contact or via electronic means thereby supporting all clinical/operational staff as needed.
Coordinate referrals to specialists and ancillary services, ensuring continuity and patient-centered care.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in clinical decision-making by actively participating in resource and utilization management.
Oversee clinical emergencies in clinic including syncope/loss of consciousness, anaphylaxis, drug interaction, drug overdose, mental health crisis, intoxicated/incoherent/inconsolable patient, threats of violence against self or others, needle sticks, staff medical crisis, and any other indication for ambulance, police or external assistance to manage a situation.
Utilize the Texas Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) prior to prescribing controlled substances, including refills/renewals.
Minimize disruptions to clinical schedules requiring rescheduling/canceling/delaying patient care.
Provide coverage for other providers when they are unexpectantly unavailable.
Participate in annual performance review for clinic providers as assigned.
Complete ongoing annual training and competencies as required.
Maintain active, unrestricted state professional licensure and DEA, fulfilling any regulatory requirements as required by the respective governing bodies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Active board certification in primary care or an applicable specialty.
Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas and maintain active DEA registration.
Minimum of five years of clinical experience with demonstrated leadership in a healthcare setting.
Experience in HIV care, gender-affirming care, and LGBTQIA+ health strongly preferred.
Prior supervisory experience of advanced practice providers required.
Experience working with diverse and underserved communities is essential.
Prior experience working with LGBTQIA+ and/or other marginalized communities strongly preferred.
Obtains and maintains active certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Obtains and maintains professional liability insurance within the minimum limits required by the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (403b)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development
Parental Leave
Longevity Pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

patient caremedical history reviewphysical assessmentdiagnostic evaluationlab interpretationtreatment plan developmentclinical documentationresource managementclinical emergency managementprescribing controlled substances

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationfiscal responsibilityproblem-solvingadaptabilitycultural competencypatient-centered caresupervisory skillscommunity engagement

Certifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)board certification in primary careactive DEA registrationBLS for Healthcare Providersprofessional liability insurance