Family Medicine / Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Physician
Listed compensation
$200k-$350k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Family Medicine / Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Physician
- Location: Houston, TX
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Outpatient | Monday–Friday
- Compensation: $200,000–$350,000+ base salary, plus sign-on bonus and potential incentive opportunities
Provide High-Quality, Community-Focused Care at EPIC Health
At EPIC Health, we are committed to making healthcare accessible, compassionate, and connected to the communities we serve. We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) Physician to join our growing team in Houston, TX.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who values continuity of care, preventive medicine, and long-term patient relationships in a collaborative, outpatient-focused environment.
We proudly serve a diverse patient population, and physicians fluent in Mandarin or Spanish are strongly preferred, but language fluency is not required. We welcome qualified physicians who are passionate about delivering culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
What You'll Do
Comprehensive Primary Care
- Provide outpatient primary care services within the scope of Family Medicine or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Conduct annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, routine physicals, and follow-up appointments.
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on prevention, disease management, and long-term health outcomes.
Patient Education & Preventive Care
- Educate patients on preventive health, lifestyle modifications, and chronic disease management.
- Encourage continuity of care through proactive follow-up and patient engagement.
- Build trusted relationships with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
Care Coordination & Collaboration
- Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers, Care Managers, Behavioral Health professionals, and specialty teams.
- Coordinate referrals, diagnostic services, and follow-up care.
- Participate in a team-based care model designed to improve access, quality, and patient outcomes.
Clinical Documentation & Quality
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Comply with applicable clinical, regulatory, and professional standards.
- Support quality improvement initiatives, preventive care measures, and value-based care programs.
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
- Family Medicine, or
- Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds).
- Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain one before starting.
- DEA registration and applicable controlled substance authorization, or ability to obtain them as required.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and effective communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in Mandarin or Spanish is strongly preferred, but not required.
- Experience serving diverse or underserved patient populations.
- Experience in outpatient primary care.
- Familiarity with value-based care, population health, or chronic disease management.
Why Join EPIC Health?
- Outpatient-focused practice with a Monday–Friday schedule.
- Collaborative, integrated care model.
- Mission-driven organization focused on community health and access to care.
- Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
- Dedicated clinical and operational support.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary of $200,000–$350,000+, based on experience and qualifications.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Potential performance-based incentive opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- CME allowance and licensing support.
- Malpractice coverage.
- Supportive administrative and clinical teams.
Ready to Make an Impact in Houston?
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality primary care and building meaningful relationships with patients, we invite you to explore this opportunity with EPIC Health.
Apply today and help us make a difference in the communities we serve.
Visit epichs.org to learn more.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks, credentialing, and applicable pre-employment requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
Requirements
Requires an MD or DO degree and board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain an active Texas medical license and DEA registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$282k (64 salary observations; 390 listings), vs ~$270k nationally (1,538 salary observations; 7,149 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $283k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in family medicine | ranked against 2,582 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Texas vs national | $282k median in Texas | $270k nationally (+4%)64 state / 1,538 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$283k in purchasing power | Texas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Texas | 185 active | 2,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 2,049 in the last 30 days | 1,408 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine / Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Physician at Epic Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,582 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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