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Medical Director (Physician) PRN & Contract

Ambition 24Hours Inc
Vernon, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
Medical Director (Physician) – PRN & Contract

Job title

Medical Director (Physician) – PRN & Contract

Company

Ambition 24 Hours Inc

Location

Multiple locations across Texas (21 sites – see list below)

Job type

PRN / Per Diem; Contract (short-term and long-term)

Pay

$145.80 – $170.10 per hour (standard rate; full breakdown below)

Category

Medical / Dentist

Overview

Ambition 24 Hours Inc is building a pool of qualified Medical Director (Physician) candidates for upcoming assignments at state-operated facilities across Texas, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential facilities supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and an adolescent psychiatric treatment center. We are recruiting now so we can offer you work quickly as and when roles come in.

Assignment type
  • PRN (as-needed) shifts to start
  • Short-term and long-term contract assignments will also become available
  • Flexible scheduling: pick up the shifts and assignments that suit you
About the role

Provide clinical leadership and oversight of medical services, while also delivering direct patient care.

Key responsibilities
  • Oversee the quality and safety of medical care delivered at the facility
  • Supervise and support physicians, physician assistants and other medical staff
  • Lead clinical policy, peer review and regulatory compliance activities
  • Provide direct patient care and on-call coverage when needed
  • Work with facility leadership on medical staffing and care planning
Requirements
  • MD or DO with an active, unrestricted Texas Medical Board license
  • Board certified in a primary care or relevant specialty
  • Previous medical leadership or medical director experience
  • Active DEA registration and current BLS certification
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, TB screening and any immunization requirements set by the facility
  • Willingness to complete facility orientation and required training before your first shift
Pay rates

Hourly pay

  • Standard: $145.80 – $170.10 per hour
  • Weekend: $145.80 – $170.10 per hour
  • Holiday (Designated Holidays): $219.00 – $255.50 per hour
  • Call-Back: $219.00 – $255.50 per hour

On-call pay (flat rate per on-call period)

  • Evening Call (5:00 pm – 8:00 am): $283.80 – $331.10
  • 24-Hour On-Call: $526.80 – $614.60
  • Holiday On-Call (24 hours): $770.40 – $898.80
  • Weekend 24-Hour On-Call: $608.40 – $709.80

Your rate within each range depends on your experience, credentials and the assignment.

Holiday rates apply on designated holidays only.

Hours over 40 in a week are worked only when scheduled and approved by the facility in advance; approved overtime is paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate.

On-call and call-back terms
  • On-call means being available by phone and able to arrive at the facility within 30 minutes if called in. No additional hourly rate applies if you are called in while on-call.
  • Evening Call covers 5:00 pm to 8:00 am the next day, any day of the week (including Friday evening).
  • 24-Hour On-Call covers 8:00 am to 8:00 am the next day.
  • Weekend 24-Hour On-Call covers Saturday 8:00 am to Sunday 8:00 am, or Sunday 8:00 am to Monday 8:00 am.
  • Holiday On-Call covers 8:00 am on a designated holiday to 8:00 am the next day.
Call-Back pay applies when you are not on-call but are asked to return to the facility after hours for an emergency, including on weekends and holidays.

Salary : $146 - $170

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