Hospitalist - Houston Methodist, Woodlands
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive inpatient care during overnight hours, including admissions, consultations, and managing medical emergencies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary services, to deliver high-quality care.
Ensure timely communication with patients, families, and referring physicians to facilitate care transitions.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety measures, and hospital protocols.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with medical records and billing standards.
Support the training and development of residents and medical students, as applicable.
Qualifications:
Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Licensure/Certification:
Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Active Texas Medical License or eligibility for licensure in Texas.
Experience:
Prior experience in a hospitalist or nocturnist role preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage acute inpatient care efficiently.
Skills:
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning.
Schedule and Benefits:
Schedule: Full-time, 7-on/7-off nocturnist schedule, 12-hour shifts.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary with performance incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement plans with employer matching.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid time off.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform:
- Scrubs:
- Business professional:
- Other (department approved):
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.- On Call*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area
Work Shift:
1 - Day (United States of America)Job Category:
Non-clinicalWith more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system — one of the nation’s leading health systems — the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation’s leading hospitals and health care professionals.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.