Locum Tenens - Hospitalist Physician

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum Tenens - Hospitalist Physician at Vitaly Health a 2.3 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.

This Hospital Medicine position at Vitaly Health 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.

This position is based in 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.

Key skills and qualifications: Hospitalist Physician, Clinical Hours, Call, Inpatient Setting, MD/DO Degree, Board Certified, ACLS Certification, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves scheduled clinical hours plus call, seeing an average of eight to ten patients per shift in an inpatient setting. The physician will join the Medical Center on a six days Locum Tenens basis starting in January 2026.

Benefits package: Malpractice Insurance, Expense Coverage, Flexible Start Date. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.