Medical Director Jobs in Texas
Medical Director jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in managed care, large integrated health systems, and academic medicine, with openings at every level from physician leadership pipeline roles through senior executive positions. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the bulk of hiring, home to major systems like HCA Healthcare, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Baylor Scott and White Health. The most consistent demand is in utilization management, population health, and quality and patient safety leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary: The Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program at Round Rock, TX is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program. The Medical Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program is a part-time (8 hours per week) twelve (12) month appointment. The Medical Director provides continuous, competent, medical guidance in the didactic and clinical components of the PA program to ensure that it meets current acceptable accreditation standards. The Medical Director will serve as liaison to the physician community, participate in various committees, as well as perform some instructional and administrative duties.
Reports to: Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies
Supervision Exercised: None
Qualifications
The Medical Director shall be a licensed, board-certified physician or a licensed and certified Physician Assistant with extensive clinical experience and should have:
- Knowledge of the PA profession, practice standards, and roles
- Prior experience in supervising or working with practicing graduate physician assistants
- Excellent written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal, planning, administrative and organizational skills
- Prior teaching experience preferred
- Primary care experience preferred
Typical Schedule:
This is an exempt position, and the expected work schedule is eight (8) hours per week, with day(s) and times to be determined. The individual holding this position may need to be available for early morning, evening, or weekend meetings and have some flexibility according to the needs of the program.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
Instructional:
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus, institutional policy, and accreditation standards
- Participate in the update and revision of course content and teaching methodology to maintain current evidence-based medicine
- Provide advice and/or assistance as appropriate to faculty regarding course content and instructional materials
- Assist with the administration, organization, and development of the clinical education phase of the program
Academic Advising:
- Serve as Academic Advisor to Physician Assistant Studies students
- Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, graduation requirements, remediation, and student services
Administration:
- Advocate for the PA program and provide connections to the medical community
- Assist in program self-study and assist in preparation of accreditation related documents
- Participate in departmental committees as available and required
- Participate in the PA White Coat Ceremony, graduation ceremonies in full regalia, and other official events
- Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Expectations:
- Embrace the mission of Franklin Pierce University as a foundation for the Physician Assistant Studies Program
- Handle highly confidential data while understanding that all university information and materials should only be disclosed to others for legitimate business reasons
- Maintain integrity and professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff, students, preceptors, and other personnel
- Possess knowledge of health care agencies and/or hospitals’ organization, regulations, departmental function, policies, and procedures
- Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with all faculty, staff, alumni, external school personnel and other customers
- Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner
- Adhere to the policies and procedures established by Franklin Pierce University
Expectations of All Employees:
All employees support the university’s mission, vision, and values by incorporating daily behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct. Each team member should be able to describe the ways in which their work contributes to making the university a great place for students to learn and employees to work. Each employee plays an essential role in fostering an environment of respect, diversity, and inclusion, raising the quality of service and generating ideas that help us to continually improve.
Confidentiality:
All information regarding students is protected by FERPA and considered confidential. Student information must not be shared without permission by the student.
NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
NONDISCRIMINATION:
Franklin Pierce University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. Employees and applicants of Franklin Pierce University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Position Summary: The Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program at Round Rock, TX is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program. The Medical Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program is a part-time (8 hours per week) twelve (12) month appointment. The Medical Director provides continuous, competent, medical guidance in the didactic and clinical components of the PA program to ensure that it meets current acceptable accreditation standards. The Medical Director will serve as liaison to the physician community, participate in various committees, as well as perform some instructional and administrative duties.
Reports to: Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies
Supervision Exercised: None
Qualifications
The Medical Director shall be a licensed, board-certified physician or a licensed and certified Physician Assistant with extensive clinical experience and should have:
- Knowledge of the PA profession, practice standards, and roles
- Prior experience in supervising or working with practicing graduate physician assistants
- Excellent written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal, planning, administrative and organizational skills
- Prior teaching experience preferred
- Primary care experience preferred
Typical Schedule:
This is an exempt position, and the expected work schedule is eight (8) hours per week, with day(s) and times to be determined. The individual holding this position may need to be available for early morning, evening, or weekend meetings and have some flexibility according to the needs of the program.
Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
Instructional:
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus, institutional policy, and accreditation standards
- Participate in the update and revision of course content and teaching methodology to maintain current evidence-based medicine
- Provide advice and/or assistance as appropriate to faculty regarding course content and instructional materials
- Assist with the administration, organization, and development of the clinical education phase of the program
Academic Advising:
- Serve as Academic Advisor to Physician Assistant Studies students
- Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, graduation requirements, remediation, and student services
Administration:
- Advocate for the PA program and provide connections to the medical community
- Assist in program self-study and assist in preparation of accreditation related documents
- Participate in departmental committees as available and required
- Participate in the PA White Coat Ceremony, graduation ceremonies in full regalia, and other official events
- Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Expectations:
- Embrace the mission of Franklin Pierce University as a foundation for the Physician Assistant Studies Program
- Handle highly confidential data while understanding that all university information and materials should only be disclosed to others for legitimate business reasons
- Maintain integrity and professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff, students, preceptors, and other personnel
- Possess knowledge of health care agencies and/or hospitals’ organization, regulations, departmental function, policies, and procedures
- Carry out all responsibilities and objectives in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with all faculty, staff, alumni, external school personnel and other customers
- Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner
- Adhere to the policies and procedures established by Franklin Pierce University
Expectations of All Employees:
All employees support the university’s mission, vision, and values by incorporating daily behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct. Each team member should be able to describe the ways in which their work contributes to making the university a great place for students to learn and employees to work. Each employee plays an essential role in fostering an environment of respect, diversity, and inclusion, raising the quality of service and generating ideas that help us to continually improve.
Confidentiality:
All information regarding students is protected by FERPA and considered confidential. Student information must not be shared without permission by the student.
NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
NONDISCRIMINATION:
Franklin Pierce University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. Employees and applicants of Franklin Pierce University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
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Medical Director Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- UT Southwestern Medical Center11
- Baylor Scott & White Health8
- Houston Methodist6
- The University of Texas Medical Branch5
- AccentCare4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services42
- Education23
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Agriculture & Farming5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Medical Board license or eligibility for Texas physician licensure required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school with board certification in a clinical specialty
- Minimum five years of clinical practice experience prior to transitioning into a leadership role
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement, utilization review, or clinical operations management
- Familiarity with Texas Health and Human Services regulations and managed care compliance standards
- Strong working knowledge of value-based care models and population health management principles
Medical Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical director in Texas?
Becoming a medical director in Texas starts with obtaining an unrestricted physician license through the Texas Medical Board, which requires completing an accredited residency and passing USMLE or COMLEX board exams. Most employers also expect board certification in a recognized specialty. From there, candidates typically build several years of clinical experience before moving into leadership through roles in quality, utilization management, or department administration. An MBA or MPH can strengthen candidacy at larger health systems.
Which companies hire medical directors in Texas?
Employers hiring medical directors in Texas right now include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Houston Methodist, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's size and mix of large integrated systems, managed care organizations, and academic medical centers means demand is distributed across both metro markets and regional health networks.
Which Texas cities have the most medical director jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Galveston have the most medical director openings in Texas. Houston leads because of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, while Dallas and Fort Worth are anchored by UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott and White, and a dense concentration of managed care and insurance headquarters that consistently hire physician leadership.
Are there remote medical director jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, since medical director work is often leadership and administrative rather than hands-on patient care. About 14% of medical director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting demand from managed care organizations and telehealth companies. Utilization management, quality review, and population health director roles are the most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get hired as a medical director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a physician leadership development program, which large Texas systems including UT Southwestern and Baylor Scott and White offer to clinicians transitioning out of full-time practice. Lateral moves from roles like department chair, quality committee lead, or medical staff officer build the administrative record most employers require. Completing a managed care or physician executive certificate through a Texas graduate medical education program, or earning a Certified Physician Executive designation, strengthens an application without requiring prior director experience.
Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to medical director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers. Search the listings by city or specialty area, find roles that fit your background, and apply directly to each one.
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