Staff Physician (Nocturnist Hospitalist), Internal Medicine - McGovern Medical School
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Job Description
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking applicants for a Nocturnist Hospitalist position. The Hospitalist is the heart of the success and sustainability of Hospitalist Services at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Foremost, the hospitalist will be dedicated to providing the highest standard of compassionate, skilled medical care possible to each patient.
Position Key Accountabilities
Provides exceptional medical care in adherence to established best practices.
Conveys sensitive and professional communication of medical care plan to patients and families, as well as to appropriate other healthcare providers.
Works to create team strength by participating in scheduled and informal discussions that address team workflow and interpersonal issues as they may affect the work environment.
- Communicates respectfully and professionally in all work-related interactions.
- Engages in collaborative sessions aimed at enhancing patient care efficiency, standardizing medical practices across teams, and ensuring adherence to best practice guidelines
- Pursues opportunities for physician learning in case management, coding, compliance, and risk management.
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-prepared and licensed to practice in the State of
- Texas, or be eligible for licensure.
- Excellent communicator with an inherent tendency and desire for growth as a professional.
- Innate ability to remain attuned and sensitive to multiple interests at work.
Key Responsibilities
The Nocturnist Hospitalist provides compassionate, skilled medical care to patients at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital while adhering to best practice guidelines. They also engage in collaborative team discussions to enhance patient care efficiency and ensure professional communication with families and healthcare providers.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Internal Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$291k (33 salary observations; 277 listings), vs ~$267k nationally (1,000 salary observations; 3,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Internal Medicine median $275k (middle half $260k–$275k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $291k median in Texas | $267k nationally (+9%)33 state / 1,000 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in Texas | 119 active | 1,296 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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