Adelphi is seeking a Physician to provide clinical consulting services in a school setting located in Brownsville, Texas.
The ideal candidate will partner with school health leadership to deliver expert medical guidance, oversight, and policy support to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality student health services.
Job Quick Facts:
• BD-1317-29
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Adolescent Medicine
• Location: Brownsville, Texas
• Facility Type: School
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Shift Schedule: Up to 4 hours per month (flexible; virtual or onsite)
• Rate: $115-$125
Requirements:
• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license
• Board certification in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Adolescent Medicine
• No current disciplinary actions impacting practice
• Experience working with pediatric/adolescent populations preferred
• Knowledge of school health regulations, public health guidance, and compliance standards
Responsibilities:
• Provide clinical oversight and expert consultation on student health services across K–12 settings
• Advise school health staff on management of chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, seizures, behavioral health)
• Interpret and apply public health guidance (e.g., CDC, AAP) for school operations and communicable disease response
• Support development and review of health policies, protocols, and standing orders to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Provide consultation on complex student health cases and clarify scope-of-practice for school health staff
• Guide emergency preparedness and response planning (e.g., anaphylaxis, seizures, asthma events, infectious disease outbreaks)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (school nurses, administration, special education, and wellness leadership) to support decision-making
• Advise on risk management, documentation practices, and liability mitigation related to student health services
• Promote population health strategies and health equity initiatives for student communities
• Assist in communicating complex medical information to staff, students, and families
• Maintain availability for timely consultation and scheduled meetings
• Any other duties as assigned