Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician

Job Title: Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician
Job ID: 89608
Location: North Carlsbad, Texas

Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive medical care to adult patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and co-occurring mental health conditions in a residential long-term care setting. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality primary medical care, participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning, conducting psychiatric-related medical evaluations, and responding to medical emergencies within the facility. The Physician will work collaboratively with nursing, psychiatry, psychology, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

What you will be doing:

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to adult long-term care residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses.

• Conduct face-to-face patient evaluations and medical assessments.

• Perform psychiatric-related medical evaluations and support treatment planning in collaboration with behavioral health providers.

• Respond to all on-campus medical emergencies, emergency calls, and restraint situations requiring physician involvement.

• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventative healthcare.

• Complete annual physical examinations, quarterly medical documentation, and all required clinical documentation within established timelines.

• Participate in daily morning rounds and interdisciplinary care planning.

• Attend annual interdisciplinary team meetings and Individual Support Plan Assessments (ISPAs) as required.

• Collaborate with nursing staff, psychiatry, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records.

• Complete assigned duties consistent with those performed by permanent physicians at the facility.

• Adhere to agency attendance and leave policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Clinical Practice Information

• Provide comprehensive medical care for intellectually disabled adult long-term care residents.

• Residential campus-based practice (no outpatient clinic responsibilities).

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Assigned patient panel of approximately 25 long-term care residents located across two residential homes.

• Conduct daily morning rounds by 9:00 AM followed by morning report.

• Average direct patient volume of 1–2 patients per day, allowing time for comprehensive documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and care coordination.

• Responsible for:

  • Annual physical examinations

  • Quarterly medical reviews and documentation

  • Interdisciplinary team meetings

  • ISPAs (Individual Support Plan Assessments)

  • Ongoing clinical oversight and continuity of care

What you must have:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

• Active, unrestricted Texas Medical License issued by the Texas Medical Board with no disciplinary sanctions.

• Active U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

• Must be credentialed with hospitals utilized by the facility.

• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification.

• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage medically complex adult patients.

• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Experience caring for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health conditions, or psychiatric populations is preferred.

Required Credentials & Compliance
The selected physician must successfully complete and maintain all required credentials throughout the assignment, including:

• Active Texas Medical License (unrestricted)

• Active DEA Registration

• Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification

• Hospital credentialing as required by the facility

• Pre-employment drug screening

• Fingerprinting and background clearance

• Maintain all required certifications and training throughout the duration of employment

Preferred Experience

• Long-term care or residential healthcare experience

• Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)

• Dual diagnosis and behavioral health populations

• Psychiatric or correctional healthcare experience

• Interdisciplinary team-based care environments

Other Information:

• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Patient Population: Adult Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) / Dual Diagnosis (Medical & Mental Health)

• Setting: Residential Long-Term Care Facility (On-Campus) – Not an Outpatient Clinic

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking a collaborative, mission-driven practice focused on providing compassionate, comprehensive care to a medically and behaviorally complex adult population while maintaining an excellent work-life balance with a Monday through Friday daytime schedule.



Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com