Physician or APP | Internal Med | Per Diem (LFL)

This Physician or APP | Internal Med | Per Diem (LFL) position at Legacy Community Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Internal Medicine position at Legacy Community Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment, Physical Examinations, Diagnostic Testing, Treatment Planning, Health Education, Disease Prevention, Electronic Health Records. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician or APP is responsible for evaluating, treating, and managing adult patients, including screening for chronic diseases and acute issues. They also provide patient education, order diagnostic tests, and participate in the supervision of mid-level providers.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match, Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence-Based), CME Reimbursement + CME Time, Loan Repayment Programs (up to $180,000), Onboarding Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.