Physician - Internal Medicine Hospitalist

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

The Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Hospitalist Program provides specialized, efficient and coordinated care for our hospitalized patients. The hospitalist observes his or her patient's status, progress and tests results up to several times a day, as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Rounding in the assigned hospital(s) 7am to approximately 5pm (schedule varies)
• Participate in hospital call schedule - taking call with other hospitalists and internists in the call group. Not typically require to stay overnight in hospital
• Expected to efficiently manage patients in hospital and interact with specialists to coordinate the care
• Transition the follow up care to the outpatient setting safely and effectively by working with PCP's, case managers, and specialists
• Participate in teaching of medical students and house staff periodically
• Participate in hospital committees, initiatives, and KSC Hospital Service/IM Department activities

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved training program in the United States
• Licensed in the State of Texas
• Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $260,000 to $387,000 . 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.