Staff Physician (Nocturnist Hospitalist), Internal Medicine - McGovern Medical School
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Job Description
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking applicants for a Nocturnist Hospitalist position. The Hospitalist is the heart of the success and sustainability of Hospitalist Services at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Foremost, the hospitalist will be dedicated to providing the highest standard of compassionate, skilled medical care possible to each patient.
Position Key Accountabilities
Provides exceptional medical care in adherence to established best practices.
Conveys sensitive and professional communication of medical care plan to patients and families, as well as to appropriate other healthcare providers.
Works to create team strength by participating in scheduled and informal discussions that address team workflow and interpersonal issues as they may affect the work environment.
- Communicates respectfully and professionally in all work-related interactions.
- Engages in collaborative sessions aimed at enhancing patient care efficiency, standardizing medical practices across teams, and ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines
- Pursues opportunities for physician learning in case management, coding, compliance, and risk management.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-prepared and licensed to practice in the State of
- Texas, or be eligible for licensure.
- Excellent communicator with an inherent tendency and desire for growth as a professional.
- Innate ability to remain attuned and sensitive to multiple interests at work.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-standard medical care to patients as a Nocturnist Hospitalist at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Collaborate with healthcare teams to standardize medical practices and enhance patient care efficiency.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 52% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
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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