Hospitalist - Houston Methodist - Woodlands

Houston Methodist

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing Records, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Emergency Management, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Billing, Medical Records, Medicine, Nursing, Osteopathy, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
15 days ago

 

Interested applicants, please forward a copy of your CV to Lwelch@houstonmethodist.org. We welcome applications from qualified candidates interested in becoming an integral part of our inclusive and collegial culture.

 

Job Description Summary
Houston Methodist Woodlands Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospitalist to join our highly skilled and collaborative hospitalist team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient care during overnight shifts, contributing to our mission of unparalleled safety, quality, service, and innovation. This position is vital in ensuring 24/7 care continuity for our patients and supporting Houston Methodists commitment to leading medicine.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive inpatient care during overnight hours, including admissions, consultations, and managing medical emergencies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary services, to deliver high-quality care.
Ensure timely communication with patients, families, and referring physicians to facilitate care transitions.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety measures, and hospital protocols.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with medical records and billing standards.
Support the training and development of residents and medical students, as applicable.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Licensure/Certification:
Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Active Texas Medical License or eligibility for licensure in Texas.
Experience:
Prior experience in a hospitalist or nocturnist role preferred.
Demonstrated ability to manage acute inpatient care efficiently.
Skills:
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous learning.

Schedule and Benefits:

Schedule: Full-time, 7-on/7-off hospitalist schedule, 12-hour shifts.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive salary with performance incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement plans with employer matching.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid time off.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

 

 

About the Company

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Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist is a diverse, inclusive and growing health care system offering a lifetime of meaningful careers within our many facilities. We're comprised of a nationally recognized academic medical center and four community hospitals with a history of health care innovation. We're currently ranked in U.S News & World Report's America's Best Hospitals list. For the eighth straight year we have been named to FORTUNE's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" and have been ranked the #1 health care organization in Texas.

Make your first day exceptional… at Houston Methodist.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
http://www.methodisthealthcareers.com