Austin, TX - Physician - FT
Listed compensation
$280k-$333k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
TeamHealth is seeking a quality-driven physician to join our post-acute care team in Austin, Texas. This is a full-time opportunity (5 days/week) rounding in skilled nursing facilities, with excellent support and training, autonomy, and earning potential.
In this role you will work in the Austin area including Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and Round Rock. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated compensation range of $280,424 to $332,509 annually and no cap on productivity income potential.
In this role, you'll provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. You will have an opportunity to deliver exceptional care during life's pivotal moments.
Our comprehensive clinical and operational leadership team will support your transition into our medical practice with a comprehensive 3-month onboarding program along with a dedicated clinical field mentor and support from industry leading clinical experts in post-acute medicine. Growth and leadership opportunities within this market are available as well.
Our innovative population health data reports will guide you towards optimal and timely care for our patient population. The medical practice is part of TeamACO, a dedicated long-term Accountable Care Organization participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program for our clinicians, which could result in you receiving a portion of the shared savings if certain criteria are met.
Our Medical Director Leadership Academy (MDLA) will position you for success in quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with the facility leadership as a valued partner of the team. This educational program is best-in-class and not provided by any other organizations practicing post-acute medicine.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical exams
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs
- Monitor progress and coordinate care to optimize outcomes
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in a team approach
- Educate patients and families on health management and preventive strategies
- Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations
Qualifications
- Current Physician license (State of Texas) and DEA
- Experience in post-acute, acute, ED, or clinic settings preferred, but not required; new grads welcome to apply
- Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook
Why Join TeamHealth?
- Dedicated night call coverage for work-life balance
- Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute patient care
- Strong earning potential with professional growth opportunities
Come join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence while supporting your professional development and personal growth.
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City Description
Austin, Texas, is a superb place with everything you need to live in paradise!
The state capital of Texas is respectfully named after Stephen F. Austin, the founder of Texas. The Texas State Capital offers everyone daily free tours for an unique experience on Texas history.
This city is famously known for its eccentric art and music scene which is represented all over the city like Baylor Street and at the many museums. One top Downtown Austin hot spot is the 6th Street district where you can savor some of the nation's best microbreweries and restaurants.
Go for a hike in the gateway to the hill country along scenic streams, waterfalls, and the popular swimming hole at Barton Springs Pool. In addition, Lake Travis is one popular lively attraction that offers boating, swimming, kayaking, and even its very own zip-line adventure park!
Job Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental, health, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
- Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
- Ability to commute/relocate: Austin, TX (required)
- Work location: in-person
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Austin, TX - Physician - FT at Team Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,282 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Post-Acute Care — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$325k (375 salary observations; 3,435 listings), vs ~$309k nationally (10,308 salary observations; 66,466 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 39 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 90% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,282 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $280k–$333k | Physician median $275k (middle half $203k–$275k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $325k median in Texas | $309k nationally (+5%)375 state / 10,308 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$316k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Texas | 1,560 active | 22,342 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 90% no call · 46% no weekends39 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas physician listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$306k midpoint, that is roughly $12k–$21k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
- Includes call
Benefits & Perks
Living in Austin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $450k≈ 1.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,571/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.