Short-Term Primary Care Physician (Family Practice) — Taylor County, Abilene, TX

Reference #: BD-673-64

We’re looking for a licensed Primary Care Physician to join a supportive team in Taylor County, Texas for a full-time, short-term contract (minimum three months). You’ll be seeing a manageable caseload and delivering hands-on primary care in a clinic setting with a 16-bed infirmary. This role is ideal if you enjoy steady weekday hours, occasional on-call coverage, and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Quick facts

• Specialty: Primary Care (Physician)
• Location: Taylor County, Texas
• Setting: Primary care facility with clinics and a 16-bed infirmary
• Position type: Full-time, short-term contract (min. 3 months)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Call: Every 6th weekday (5:00 PM–8:00 AM) and one weekend on call every 6 weeks
• Start: As soon as you’re available
• Patient load: Caseload of 35–45 patients (typically no more than 10 clinic visits per day)

What we’re looking for

• MD or DO with a current Texas medical license in good standing (no sanctions)
• Active DEA, NPI, and current CPR/BLS certifications
• Ability to meet all agency and facility onboarding requirements before starting
• Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred
• Familiarity with electronic health records—Cerner experience is a plus
• Prior experience in a State Hospital or SSLC is advantageous

What you’ll do

• Manage a caseload of 35–45 patients, usually seeing ≤10 per day in clinic
• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for acute and chronic conditions
• Perform primary care visits, follow-ups, and infirmary evaluations for illnesses and injuries
• Complete annual and interval medical assessments and document care clearly in the EHR
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate care with staff
• Provide on-call coverage every 6th weekday (phone coverage expected; rare return to campus) and one weekend on call every 6 weeks
• Carry out weekend/holiday infirmary rounds as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care and facility operations

If you’re comfortable with a predictable weekday schedule, reasonable patient volume, and collaborative care in a state facility setting, this could be a great short-term opportunity to make an immediate impact.