Per Diem Hospitalist Physician – WellMed Networks, Inc – San Antonio, TX
Job Description
About the Role
Join UnitedHealth Group as a Per Diem Hospitalist – $130.53-$193.03/hr, San Antonio in United States. WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a per diem Hospitalist Physician to join our team in San Antonio, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
Key Responsibilities
- will have a WellMed primary care provider
- Our model is designed to provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physically, mentally, and socially
- “Quality vs.
- provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and proven care techniques to treat the whole patient – physicall.
- provide care to patients across Texas and Florida.
- provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M. D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D. O.), or M. B. B. S.
- Board certification or eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine
- Active, unrestricted medical license in Texas
- Valid DEA license Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $130.53 - $193.03/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Per Diem Hospitalist – $130.53-$193.03/hr, San Antonio.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Hospitalist Physician – WellMed Networks, Inc – San Antonio, TX at UnitedHealth Group a 1.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Hospital Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Hospital Medicine position at UnitedHealth Group 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.
Compensation Analysis
UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $130k to $193k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $193000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in San Antonio, 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.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Hospitalist Physician, Geriatrics, Medicare Advantage, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Medical License, DEA License, Bilingual. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Hospitalist Physician will provide care to patients, typically limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage, operating within a quality versus quantity model with a census of 13-15 patients per day. Responsibilities include being part of a collaborative team utilizing efficient and com...
Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
11d ago
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