Per Diem Physician

Orthopedic MedicineNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers is looking to bring a dedicated Physician onto our team!

As a physician at Arthritis Knee Pain Centers, you will play a critical role in helping patients with joint pain and arthritis find relief through our cutting-edge treatments and therapies. You will be responsible for performing staff assisted viscosupplementation injections. The target is to ensure each patient experiences a comfortable and efficient visit each and every time.

Responsibilities

Implement patient treatment plans, including recommending supplements, injections, and other therapies.

Administer viscosupplementation agents using the latest technology and the newest clinically researched products.

Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

Educate patients about their condition, treatment options, and preventative measures they can take to minimize joint pain and damage.

  • Complete provider note documentation and modifications
  • Ensure positive patient experience

Skills

  • Proven working experience as a physician
  • Knowledge of orthopedic medical procedures
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Social perceptiveness and service oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • 2 years minimum practice experience

Benefits

  • 401K with match
  • License renewal reimbursement
  • Malpractice insurance

Medical Specialty

Orthopedic Medicine

Practice Operational Hours

  • Monday to Friday
  • 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Schedule

As needed

Work setting

  • In-person
  • Office
  • Private practice

Organizational Description

At Arthritis Knee Pain Centers we are committed to providing exceptional, non-surgical, non-opioid, pain- relieving therapy to patients suffering from chronic osteoarthritis of the knee. Every patient is special. Every patient is family. Our care standard celebrates every patient's unique needs with empathy, care, and transparency.

Company Culture

As a team member with Arthritis Knee Pain Centers, you will receive the support and training you need to be successful in your role. We deliver incredible patient care in which we are known for. You'll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures, standards, operations, exposure to leadership, and participation in developmental events. With 16 medical practices across the US and growing, you will have an opportunity to become a part of the AKPC family, deliver exceptional patient care, and work with a reliable team in a state-of-the-art facility. Arthritis Knee Pain Centers offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, paid time off, 401K with a match, educational programs and so much more! We work individually and as a team to achieve our standard of care: Treat every patient as if he/she is a beloved family member. In every patient engagement, we lead with six guiding principles:

  • Dignity
  • Compassion
  • Responsiveness
  • Personalization
  • Privacy
  • Safety

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Multi-taskingWritten communicationPatient treatment planningPatient education

Orthopedic Medicine — Physician Career Context

Arthritis Knee Pain Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 4 active listings.

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$322k (178 salary observations; 1,260 listings), vs ~$291k nationally (5,247 salary observations; 23,992 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 32 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 53% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 5 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,795/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Arthritis Knee Pain Centers

Medical Practices
Spring, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401K with Match
License Renewal Reimbursement
Malpractice Insurance
Paid Time Off
Educational Programs