<p>A nationally backed physician services organization is recruiting a full-time Post-Acute Care Physician for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) practice in Houston, TX. This is a W-2 employed role with a panel of 75–125 residents, offering a structured, relationship-based clinical model — no hospital rounding, no ED call — with a clear leadership pathway into Facility Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or CMO roles for physicians who want to grow beyond the bedside.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, supplemented by productivity bonuses and quality incentive payments</li> <li>W-2 employed position with one of the largest physician services organizations in the country</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</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 back-office burden on the physician</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management structure</li> <li>Defined leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>On-call responsibility included in the role</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Attending physician services for a SNF resident panel of approximately 75–125 patients</li> <li>Full-time schedule of 4–5 clinical days per week</li> <li>Admission history and physicals completed within 48–72 hours of admission; monthly recertifications and significant-change-of-condition visits as required</li> <li>Clinical scope encompasses chronic disease management, post-acute recovery, wound care, dementia care, complex polypharmacy, and end-of-life/palliative care</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model: NPs/PAs, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, 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) in compliance with CMS Patient-Driven Payment Model (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; Geriatrics fellowship training a plus</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative care needs, and complex polypharmacy in a post-acute population</li> <li>Prior experience or genuine interest in long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, or skilled nursing 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 and professional sports franchises across every major league. Texas levies no state income tax, and Houston's cost of living remains accessible relative to other major metros of its size. The city is one of the most culturally and culinarily diverse in the country, offering a richness of neighborhoods, international cuisine, arts institutions, and outdoor amenities that make it a compelling long-term home for physicians at any career stage.</p>