<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 W-2 employed role with comprehensive administrative infrastructure — billing, credentialing, and scheduling handled for you — so clinical focus remains front and center. The position carries a clear leadership trajectory into Facility Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, and CMO roles for physicians who want to grow beyond the bedside. Houston's no-state-income-tax environment and the proximity of the Texas Medical Center make this one of the most financially and professionally compelling SNF opportunities in the country.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentive compensation on top of base</li> <li>W-2 employed position with America's largest physician services organization</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 independent practice overhead</li> <li>Clinician wellness program with responsive regional management</li> <li>Defined leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</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 clinical days per week; on-call coverage included</li> <li>Admission H&Ps completed within 48–72 hours; monthly recertifications and significant-change-of-condition visits</li> <li>Clinical scope encompasses chronic disease management (CHF, COPD, diabetes), post-acute recovery, wound care, dementia care, complex polypharmacy, and end-of-life/palliative care</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team model: 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) per 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 a plus</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative care needs, and complex polypharmacy</li> <li>Prior experience or strong 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 one of the most culturally and culinarily diverse metros in the country — home to the Texas Medical Center (the largest medical complex in the world), NASA Johnson Space Center, and professional sports franchises across every major league. Texas levies no state income tax, meaningfully amplifying take-home compensation, and the city's cost of living remains well below comparable major metros. Physicians relocating to Houston gain access to world-class dining, arts, and international communities alongside a sprawling metro that offers both urban energy and quiet suburban neighborhoods.</p>