Family Medicine Physician - Vernon State Hospital

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Family Medicine Physician - Vernon State Hospital for a contract assignment at Vernon State Hospital (Texas HHSC).

Start: December 1, 2026, or when the selected candidate has met all compliance and clearance requirements.

Rate: Contact us for details

Position details

• Texas HHSC Vernon State Hospital, 4730 College Drive, Vernon, TX 76384
• 1 opening in General Medical Services
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
• Minimum 3-month assignment with the option to extend

What you'll do

• Deliver and monitor medical services for individuals served by Vernon State Hospital.
• Participate in the treatment team and advocate for patients' medical needs, working with families, family nurse practitioners, consultants, and community medical specialists.
• Order, perform, and interpret tests, and review records, reports, and examination information to diagnose conditions.
• Consult with patients about their symptoms and health concerns, and advise on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses and coordinate care for conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and asthma.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments.
• Meet HHSC and facility documentation timeframes and follow facility standard operating procedures, including applicable CMS, Medicaid/Medicare, VSH, and HHSC standards.

Requirements

• Medical degree from an accredited college of medicine
• Unrestricted Texas medical license with no sanctions
• Current DEA and Texas Department of Public Safety Controlled Substance Board registrations
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) as defined by Medicare Part B
• Current CPR certification, with copies kept on file with the facility contracting office

Apply today or contact AvaMed Workforce at [email protected] / (818) 448-6393.