<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 pure clinical role with no hospital call, supported by a robust interdisciplinary team and a clear leadership pathway that extends from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO. Houston's no-state-income-tax environment and the presence of the Texas Medical Center make this an unusually strong market for a physician committed to post-acute and long-term care medicine.</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 one of the nation's largest physician services organizations</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>Strong leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support — no after-hours call obligations</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and responsive regional management structure</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 days per week; no on-call responsibilities</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, polypharmacy, and end-of-life/palliative care</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team: NPs/PAs, nursing, 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) in compliance 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>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> <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 competitive for a major metropolitan area. The city supports professional sports across all major leagues and is recognized nationally for its cultural and culinary diversity, drawing residents from every corner of the globe.</p>