<p>A leading national physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) panel in Houston, TX. This W-2 employed role offers a defined, manageable patient census of 75–125 residents, a structured interdisciplinary team environment, and a clear leadership pathway that extends from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO — making it an exceptional platform for a clinician who wants both clinical depth and organizational growth in post-acute medicine.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentives on top of base</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>W-2 employed position with full administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support</li> <li>Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Annual CME allowance plus paid CME days</li> <li>4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Defined leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management structure</li> <li>On-call responsibilities included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Attending physician services for a SNF resident panel of typically 75–125 patients</li> <li>Full-time schedule of 4–5 days per week</li> <li>Clinical scope includes admission H&Ps (within 48–72 hours), monthly recertifications, and significant-change-of-condition visits</li> <li>Disease management focus: CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, wound care, complex polypharmacy, and end-of-life/palliative care</li> <li>Leads and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of NPs/PAs, nursing staff, PT/OT/SLP therapy, social work, and consultant pharmacy</li> <li>Active participation in interdisciplinary care planning meetings, family conferences, and Medicare Part A clinical reviews</li> <li>Documentation in PointClickCare or facility EMR, with charting aligned to CMS PDPM standards</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics required</li> <li>Completed residency in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics; fellowship in Geriatrics a plus</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative needs, and complex polypharmacy</li> <li>Prior experience or strong interest in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing settings strongly preferred</li> <li>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and home to the Texas Medical Center — the largest medical complex in the world — as well as NASA's Johnson Space Center. Texas levies no state income tax, and Houston's cost of living remains accessible relative to other major metros of its size. The city offers professional sports across all major leagues and one of the most culturally and culinarily diverse populations in the country, with a vibrant restaurant scene, world-class museums, and year-round outdoor activity.</p>