Internist Job at Journey Medical Care Group in Texas

Overview of the Position

We are seeking locum tenens or part-time Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physicians to provide compassionate, high-quality care at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) / nursing homes and assisted living facilities (ALs) in Brenham and Caldwell  areas.

This position offers flexible hours ranging from 1 half-day to 2 full days per week, with the option to expand to 5 days per week at a later time based on interest. Our group is committed to customizing each provider’s schedule to accommodate their professional goals and personal commitments.

Each facility is supported by a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who rounds regularly, resulting in a minimal number of phone calls or messages to the physician.

We offer a highly competitive salary. Please note that the listed salary is based on a full-time equivalent for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct acute and chronic care management visits for residents in the skilled nursing facility or nursing home.
• Occasionally respond to calls, texts, and other requests from the facilities.
• Maintain a courteous and professional attitude when communicating with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• No overnight call duties.

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine (IM) or Family Medicine (FM).
• Clinical experience as a physician in one of the following settings: hospital medicine, skilled nursing facilities/nursing homes, or a primary care clinic.

Optional Qualifications

• Fellowship training in geriatrics, Certification in Geriatric Medicine (ABIM/ABFM), or Certified Medical Director (CMD) through AMDA

About Our Medical Practice

• Journey Medical Care Group is a physician-led group medical practice committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to patients in long-term care facilities. Our expanding practice provides medical services in Waco, Bryan–College Station, Houston, Galveston, Beaumont, and surrounding cities and towns.

Highlights of Our Practice Include

• High provider satisfaction.
• Very low provider turnover.
• Efficient EHR system and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to minimize charting time.
• Highly qualified nurse practitioner at each facility, resulting in very few phone calls or text messages from the facilities.
• No overnight call duties.
• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
• No administrative duties.
• Opportunity to work with a supportive and collaborative team.