Physician - Internal Medicine - Virtual Care
Listed compensation
$239k-$393k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care.
As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
General Role Description
The Virtual Care Physician in Internal Medicine will be working in an adult ambulatory care setting. You will conduct patient exams virtually from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.
The Physician will deliver patient-centered care in a virtual care setting as a member of a clinical team whose goal is to support value-based care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and while providing a world-class patient experience.
Successful candidates will be able to communicate in a patient-friendly language, both verbally and in writing, and enjoy collaborating with a highly supportive, multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Treat patients via virtual care using a dedicated digital health platform
- Diagnose, treat and manage patients in a fast-paced environment
- Possess effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Enjoy working in a team-based environment and collaborating with other clinicians
- Lead and supervise Virtual Care APCs assigned to the Virtual Care Practice
- Assess the need for and interpret diagnostic information and laboratory results
- Obtain medical histories and perform physical assessments and examinations
- Be comfortable performing health risk assessments virtually
- Perform specific duties as outlined by the managing physician
Experience with Current Virtual Care Delivery Methods
Participate in the development of virtual care protocols, guidelines, policies and training programs for providers
Willing to work onsite in a Kelsey-Seybold Clinic a minimum of one week per quarter to provide care to patients in a face-to-face setting
Participate in key digital health strategy and clinical meetings
Job Description
Interested in delivering care in a virtual care environment with frequent change / product improvements and extremely comfortable using new technology and software
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of primary care experience
- Experience with treating patients in a virtual care setting
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine (MD, DO)
- Internal Medicine Residency training
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
- Board Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine or Board Eligible within three years of residency
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $238,500 - $392,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide patient-centered care via a virtual platform, diagnosing and managing adult patients in an ambulatory setting. They will also lead and supervise Virtual Care APCs and participate in the development of virtual care protocols and digital health strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Medicine (MD or DO) with Internal Medicine residency training and at least 3 years of primary care experience. A valid Texas medical license and Board Certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Internal Medicine - Virtual Care at UnitedHealth Group a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,363 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 1,788 active listings.
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · above average in internal medicine | ranked against 1,363 Internal Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $239k–$393k | Internal Medicine median $274k (middle half $263k–$312k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 8% remote · 46% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physician listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine hiring demand | #3 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 579 postings, 472 closed |
| New Internal Medicine listings | 543 in the last 30 days | 361 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Internal Medicine pay trend | +3.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 71/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,788 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$316k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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