Physician Hospitalist - (FM/IM) - WellMed Networks, Inc. - Corpus Christi, TX

UnitedHealth Group

8 days ago

Corpus Christi, Texas$260K - $387KFull TimeHospital Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Hospitalist Physician – 7 on/7 off, Corpus Christi in United States. WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Hospitalist Physician to join our team in Corpus Christi, TX. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Model” – Typically census per hospitalist is 10 to 13 patients per day Patient panel is limited to geriatrics with Medicare Advantage coverage What makes an Optum organization different.

WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.

), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $260K - $387K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

HospitalistFamily MedicineInternal MedicineGeriatricsMedicare AdvantageCollaborative TeamworkPreventative Health CareManaged CareClinical ResourcesData SupportPractice AutonomyPatient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Hospitalist - (FM/IM) - WellMed Networks, Inc. - Corpus Christi, TX at UnitedHealth Group a 1.7 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.

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at UnitedHealth Group 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.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $260k to $387k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Corpus Christi, 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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Hospitalist, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Medicare Advantage, Collaborative Teamwork, Preventative Health Care, Managed Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will serve as a daytime hospitalist working a 7 on/off schedule, focusing on geriatric patients covered by Medicare Advantage within a collaborative healthcare team. Responsibilities include applying efficient, comprehensive care techniques to treat the whole patient, adhering to a qua...

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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