Physician - Corpus Christi, TX

Physician

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, Texas

This Position Is Contingent Upon Contract Award

Work Location

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

University Health Center

Physician Services

6300 Ocean Drive

Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Nueces County, Texas

On-site physician oversight with limited Telehealth services

Citizenship / Access Requirements: No citizenship requirement is stated. The selected physician must satisfy all University credentialing, onboarding, identity-verification, training, and facility-access requirements applicable to the assignment.

Security Requirements: No security clearance is specified. A background check is required before contract execution, along with compliance with applicable privacy, confidentiality, and information-security requirements.

Number of FTEs: Not specified. One physician or physician group may provide the coverage necessary to perform all required services.

Type of Employment: Part-Time / As Needed.

Estimated Total Compensation: $128.33 per hour.

Working Hours: Normal University business hours. The Health Center is closed nights, weekends, and University holidays. The physician must be available by phone during clinic hours and attend required monthly meetings; exact daily hours are not specified.

Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site at the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi University Health Center. Occasional Telehealth patient visits may be required, and monthly meetings may be held in person or virtually.

Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, or the last signature date, whichever is later, through July 31, 2028, with up to three additional one-year renewal options by mutual written agreement.

Summary of Services

The Physician will support the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi University Health Center, an acute-care clinic serving currently enrolled students. The role provides medical oversight and consultation for Family Nurse Practitioners, registered nurses, and other medical staff; supports patient care and clinical policy development; and performs occasional Telehealth visits when required.

Mandatory Qualifications

Must hold a current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas and maintain a current DEA number.

Must demonstrate the experience and capacity necessary to perform the required physician services and clinical-oversight duties.

Board certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is preferred.

Must maintain professional medical malpractice liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

Must be able to supervise Family Nurse Practitioners and medical staff and remain available for consultation during clinic hours.

Must disclose medical practices in other states and any pending or past disciplinary action by a medical board or employer.

Must successfully complete the required background check before contract execution.

Must comply with applicable clinical, confidentiality, privacy, recordkeeping, University, and professional-practice requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise three Family Nurse Practitioners and provide clinical oversight to University Health Center medical staff.

Audit and sign at least 5% to 10% of the Family Nurse Practitioners' patient medical records every 30 working days; additional chart reviews may be performed.

Remain available by telephone to consult with Family Nurse Practitioners and registered nurses during clinic hours.

Establish clinical-care guidelines for Family Nurse Practitioners and, when appropriate, audit patient medical records completed by registered nurses.

Meet monthly with the Director, Associate Director, and Family Nurse Practitioners, either in person or virtually.

Implement standing orders that allow registered nurses and medical staff to provide limited acute primary care within their authorized scope.

Review standing orders with Health Center administrative staff at least annually and update them as needed.

Collaborate with Health Center professional staff to develop care plans and provide appropriate treatment to students.

Review and approve University Health Center policies and procedures with administrative staff at least annually.

Consult with the Office of Student Engagement and Success as necessary while maintaining applicable confidentiality requirements.

Identify an alternate physician who can perform the required services, including FNP supervision, when the assigned physician is unavailable.

Conduct occasional patient-care visits through Telehealth when required and provide on-site professional healthcare services as assigned.

Maintain accurate and timely medical records and participate in applicable quality assurance, peer review, risk management, and utilization-review activities.

Required Candidate Submission Documents

Current resume or curriculum vitae documenting work experience, related experience, professional references, and a profile of medical services currently provided to the community.

Copies of a current Texas medical license, current DEA registration, and board-certification documentation, if applicable.

Proof of required professional malpractice liability insurance and any disclosures, background-check information, credentialing materials, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

About Us

Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org, call us at (210) 822-4005, or visit our careers page to join our team.

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (EOE).