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San Antonio, Texas

Neurology Physician - Hospitalist

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Why Join Us

Baptist Health System invites a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Neurohospitalist to join its established Neurohospitalist program at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, the Comprehensive Stroke Program Hub for South Texas.

You'll work alongside a highly skilled team within a network serving 17+ communities and 250+ providers strong. This thriving program, built in 2015, puts you at the center of acute stroke care in one of the fastest-growing regions of Texas. Join a system with over a century of commitment to excellence and integrity.

Position Highlights

  • 100% inpatient Neurohospitalist role at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, the Comprehensive Stroke Program Hub
  • Network includes 2 Primary Plus and 3 Primary Stroke facilities under the St.

Luke's Hub

  • Shared Telestroke call coverage
  • EEG reading/interpretation, including continuous EEG
  • Primary focus on acute stroke management
  • EMR: Athena (clinic) and Cerner (hospital)

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary guarantee with robust benefits package
  • Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance
  • CME allowance

Candidate Requirements

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology

Why San Antonio

San Antonio blends deep history with modern energy, from the Alamo and the River Walk to the panoramic views atop the Tower of the Americas.

You'll enjoy a full slate of culture and entertainment, including the symphony, theater, Fiesta celebrations, and Spurs games, alongside professional sports across the NBA, MiLB, USL, and XFL.

Texas offers no state income tax, and San Antonio is projected to welcome 1.1 million new residents by 2040, reflecting its status as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

With standout dining, shopping, and green spaces throughout, San Antonio delivers a vibrant, welcoming community for you and your family.

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference.

Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions.

Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The physician will serve as an inpatient Neurohospitalist focusing primarily on acute stroke management at a Comprehensive Stroke Program Hub. Responsibilities include EEG reading and interpretation as well as shared Telestroke call coverage.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology. A doctorate degree is required for this medical position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Continuous EEG InterpretationInpatient NeurologyAthena EMRCerner EMR

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 73% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in hospital medicineranked against 1,097 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedHospital Medicine median $250k (middle half $250k–$300k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Texas54 active1,095 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 73% no call · 24% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings409 in the last 30 days390 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,097 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$300k
9
$300k
3
$305k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
21%
Sign-on bonus
14%
CME allowance
14% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospitalist

Intermountain Health · Billings, Montana

$355,080+
#2

Physician (Hospitalist) GP-0602-14

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA · Portsmouth, Virginia

$165k-$336k
#3

$305k Plus starting Salary Physician Hospitalist

$305k
#4

Hospitalist - Macon, MO

$200k-$300k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,097 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Malpractice Insurance
401(k) with Employer Matching
Deferred Compensation Program

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.