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Staff Physician (Nocturnist Hospitalist), Internal Medicine - McGovern Medical School

Internal MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Internal MedicineMedical CommunicationMedical CodingCollaborative Care

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.

Top Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

14
<$310k
12
$310k-350k
17
$350k-390k
7
$390k-430k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks46 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
63%
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
28%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$370k-$425k
#2

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$100-$200/hr
#3

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#4

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$150-$200/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,218 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.