Physician - Family - Internal Medicine "Principals Only"
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join CentroMed as a Family/Internal Medicine Physician – Sign-On Bonus, Loan Repayment in San Antonio, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- and Responsibilities Provides general physical examinations and makes medical evaluations to diagnose and treat a variety of medical illnesses and diseases of the human body.
- ·Directs patient care in accordance with CentroMed’s approved scope of services.
- Analyzes test findings and processes all "normal" and "abnormal" lab results to diagnose the patient's health condition.
- Administers appropriate treatment plans and prescribes medications to treat the patient's medical condition as indicated by medical protocols.
Requirements
- for Texas License and Board Certification.
- Abides by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
- Abides by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
- Participates in after hour care, to include patient calls and hospital coverage.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $1.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with CentroMed in San Antonio, TX.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Family - Internal Medicine "Principals Only" at Centro Med a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal Medicine position at Centro Med 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.
Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in San Antonio, 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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Physical Examinations, Medical Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Prescription Management, Preventive Medicine, Patient Charting, Referral Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide quality primary health care, including physical examinations and medical evaluations, to a diverse community-based patient population. Manage treatment plans, prescribe medications, and collaborate with medical staff to implement clinical outcome measures.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403(B) Retirement with Company Match, Basic Life Insurance for Spouse & Children, Short & Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
Internal Medicine shortage = strong negotiating position
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