<p>A leading national physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician to manage a skilled nursing facility (SNF) resident panel in Houston, TX. This is a no-call, employed W-2 position with a panel of 75–125 patients, robust APP collaboration, and a clearly defined leadership pathway from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO — making it an exceptional platform for a clinician who wants to grow beyond the bedside.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentives</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>W-2 employed position with America's largest physician services organization</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>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support — no overhead burden on the clinician</li> <li>Clinician wellness program with responsive regional management</li> <li>Structured leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>No call obligations</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Attending physician services for a SNF resident panel of 75–125 patients in a post-acute and long-term care setting</li> <li>Full-time schedule: 4–5 days per week; no call, no nights, no weekends required</li> <li>Clinical responsibilities include admission H&Ps (within 48–72 hours), monthly recertifications, and significant-change-of-condition visits</li> <li>Complex chronic disease management: CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, polypharmacy, wound care, and end-of-life/palliative care</li> <li>Participation in interdisciplinary care planning, family conferences, and Medicare Part A clinical reviews</li> <li>Collaborative team model: NPs/PAs, nursing, PT/OT/SLP therapy, social work, and consultant pharmacy</li> <li>Documentation in PointClickCare or facility EMR, aligned with 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>Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain; active DEA registration where applicable</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative needs, and complex polypharmacy</li> <li>Prior experience or genuine interest in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing strongly preferred</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 and professional sports franchises across every major league. Texas levies no state income tax, and Houston's population is among the most culturally and culinarily diverse in the country, offering an extraordinary range of neighborhoods, dining, arts, and international communities. The combination of urban amenities, affordable cost of living relative to peer metros, and a world-class medical ecosystem makes Houston a compelling long-term home for physicians at any career stage.</p>