Per Diem Physician - Internal Medicine Hospitalist
Job Description
About the Role
Join Kelsey-Seybold as a Per Diem Hospitalist – Internal Medicine in United States. Job Summary: The Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Hospitalist Program provides specialized, efficient and coordinated care for our hospitalized patients. The per diem hospitalist has the option to take daytime and/or nighttime shifts at any of the four hospitalist pods—Baylor St.
Key Responsibilities
- The nocturnal hospitalist will be required to stay in house for the duration of the shift. They will be responsible for all calls regarding admissions to the assigned hospital.
- The hospitalists have the support from the critical care physicians and subspecialists.
- There is no requirement to perform any procedure.
- Expected to efficiently manage patients in hospital and interact with specialists to coordinate the care.
Requirements
- Active Texas medical license
- Internal Medicine Board Certified or Board Eligible Kelsey Seybold Clinic accepts H1B Visas. About Kelsey
- Seybold Clinic Kelsey
- Seybold offers quality medical care in more than 65 medical specialties. The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in the state of Texas and offers state
Benefits & Compensation
- Visa sponsorship available.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Kelsey-Seybold as a Per Diem Hospitalist – Internal Medicine.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Physician - Internal Medicine Hospitalist at Kelsey-Seybold a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Internal Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal Medicine position at Kelsey-Seybold 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.
Location & Logistics
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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.1/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Hospitalist Care, Patient Coordination, ER Admissions, Patient Rounding, Clinical Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide specialized and coordinated care for hospitalized patients through daytime rounding or nighttime ER admissions. Manage patient transitions and collaborate with specialists and critical care physicians to ensure effective care.
Benefits package: Support from critical care physicians and subspecialists, H1B Visa sponsorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Internal Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
5d ago
Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position
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