<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 the Katy/Houston, TX metro area. This employed W-2 role offers a structured 4–5 day schedule, a defined patient panel of 75–125 residents, and a clear leadership pathway from Facility Medical Director through Regional Medical Director to CMO — making it an exceptional platform for physicians who want clinical depth and administrative growth in post-acute medicine.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus productivity bonus and quality incentive payments on top of base</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance provided</li> <li>Employed W-2 position with full benefits through one of the nation's largest physician services organizations</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>4 weeks PTO plus paid holidays</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Annual CME allowance plus paid CME days</li> <li>Strong leadership pathway: Facility Medical Director → Regional Medical Director → CMO</li> <li>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support — no back-office burden on the clinician</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 defined SNF resident panel, typically 75–125 patients</li> <li>Full-time schedule of 4–5 clinical days per week with structured, predictable workflow</li> <li>Admission H&Ps completed within 48–72 hours; monthly recertifications and significant-change-of-condition visits as required</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, fully aligned 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 a plus</li> <li>Clinical comfort managing CHF, COPD, diabetes, dementia, palliative care needs, and complex polypharmacy in a frail or elderly 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>The position is based in the Katy/Houston metro area — the nation's fourth-largest city 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 favorable relative to other major metros of its size. The city offers professional sports across all major leagues, an internationally recognized culinary scene, and one of the most culturally diverse populations in the country — a compelling combination for physicians relocating with families or seeking an urban lifestyle with genuine community depth.</p>