Hospitalist Physician Jobs in Texas
Hospitalist Physician jobs in Texas represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated across large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and regional health networks serving a population that demands both high volume and specialty depth, with openings from new residency graduates through experienced senior hospitalists. The bulk of hiring is in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, where major systems like HCA Healthcare, Baylor Scott & White Health, and UT Health operate anchor facilities. The most consistent demand is for nocturnists, laborists, and physicians with critical care or complex medicine experience. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
The Division of Hospital Medicine at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is a team of over 77 physicians and 29 advanced practitioners dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. As a tertiary care academic medical center, we treat a wide range of patients, including many with highly complex medical conditions. We also have a strong commitment to medical education, hosting many trainees throughout the year.
Nocturnist Role Details
- Schedule: 7 on, 7 off block schedule.
- Code Response: Nocturnists do not respond to codes ; the ICU handles them.
- Rapid Response: Nocturnists currently lead Rapid Responses with residents.
- Admissions: Overnight Internal Medicine admissions are handled by residents, with 4-6 staffed by a Nocturnist.
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care and supervise Advanced Practice Practitioners (APPs) for both admissions and cross-coverage.
- Work Environment: Our division is a collegial group that values and recognizes provider contributions.
Candidate Qualifications
- Education: Strong academic credentials are required, including Residency Training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine .
- Qualities: Candidates should be committed to providing exceptional patient care. We're looking for individuals who are hard-working, dependable, collegial, and professional.
Retention Incentive
- After 1 year: 1 shift reduction per month for 1.0 FTE (or equivalent).
- After 3 years: Additional shift reduction for 1.0 FTE (or equivalent).
Clinical Programs & Initiatives
We have several exciting programs and initiatives underway, including:
- Collaborative Unit-Based Care: A model with about 85% geographic cohorting and daily multidisciplinary and transition care rounds across all sites.
- Co-Management Services:
- Orthopedic Surgery at LHMC
- Hematology at LHMC
- Inpatient Teaching:
- Rounds with Internal Medicine residents and UMass Chan medical students.
- Junior Hospitalist rotation for new PGY2 Internal Medicine residents every July and August.
- Medicine rotation for international medical students at LHMC (approximately 25 students annually).
Interested candidates please send CV to Ellen Haggerty, Physician Recruiter, at ellen.haggerty@lahey.org
Beth Israel Lahey Health, including all of its employing entities, are a purpose-driven, values-based organization that unites our workforce of people who provide exceptional health care to everyone we serve. All of the employing entities of Beth Israel Lahey Health maintain policies of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in employment. Please see here for more information about our purpose and values (https://bilh.org/about/purpose-values) and here for more information about our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (https://bilh.org/careers/eeo-policy).
Pay Range:
$120,000.00 USD - $154,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation may be determined based on several factors, that may include education, training, relevant experience, specialty, geography of work location, productivity, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include productivity and quality bonuses.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
The Division of Hospital Medicine at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is a team of over 77 physicians and 29 advanced practitioners dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. As a tertiary care academic medical center, we treat a wide range of patients, including many with highly complex medical conditions. We also have a strong commitment to medical education, hosting many trainees throughout the year.
Nocturnist Role Details
- Schedule: 7 on, 7 off block schedule.
- Code Response: Nocturnists do not respond to codes ; the ICU handles them.
- Rapid Response: Nocturnists currently lead Rapid Responses with residents.
- Admissions: Overnight Internal Medicine admissions are handled by residents, with 4-6 staffed by a Nocturnist.
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care and supervise Advanced Practice Practitioners (APPs) for both admissions and cross-coverage.
- Work Environment: Our division is a collegial group that values and recognizes provider contributions.
Candidate Qualifications
- Education: Strong academic credentials are required, including Residency Training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine .
- Qualities: Candidates should be committed to providing exceptional patient care. We're looking for individuals who are hard-working, dependable, collegial, and professional.
Retention Incentive
- After 1 year: 1 shift reduction per month for 1.0 FTE (or equivalent).
- After 3 years: Additional shift reduction for 1.0 FTE (or equivalent).
Clinical Programs & Initiatives
We have several exciting programs and initiatives underway, including:
- Collaborative Unit-Based Care: A model with about 85% geographic cohorting and daily multidisciplinary and transition care rounds across all sites.
- Co-Management Services:
- Orthopedic Surgery at LHMC
- Hematology at LHMC
- Inpatient Teaching:
- Rounds with Internal Medicine residents and UMass Chan medical students.
- Junior Hospitalist rotation for new PGY2 Internal Medicine residents every July and August.
- Medicine rotation for international medical students at LHMC (approximately 25 students annually).
Interested candidates please send CV to Ellen Haggerty, Physician Recruiter, at ellen.haggerty@lahey.org
Beth Israel Lahey Health, including all of its employing entities, are a purpose-driven, values-based organization that unites our workforce of people who provide exceptional health care to everyone we serve. All of the employing entities of Beth Israel Lahey Health maintain policies of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination in employment. Please see here for more information about our purpose and values (https://bilh.org/about/purpose-values) and here for more information about our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (https://bilh.org/careers/eeo-policy).
Pay Range:
$120,000.00 USD - $154,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation may be determined based on several factors, that may include education, training, relevant experience, specialty, geography of work location, productivity, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include productivity and quality bonuses.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Hospitalist Physician Job Market in Texas
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist physician jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas Medical Board license or eligibility for Texas licensure required
- Board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- Completion of an accredited U.S. or Canadian residency program in a qualifying specialty
- Current ACLS certification and BLS certification maintained throughout employment
- Experience with electronic health records systems, particularly Epic or Cerner
- Ability to manage high-census inpatient service with rotating shift and nocturnist coverage
Hospitalist Physician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospitalist physician in Texas?
You must hold a valid Texas Medical License issued by the Texas Medical Board, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an ACGME-accredited residency, and passing USMLE or COMLEX steps. After licensure, most Texas hospital systems require board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine, family medicine, or a related specialty. A Texas DEA registration is also required before you can prescribe.
How much do hospitalist physicians make in Texas?
Hospitalist physicians in Texas earn a median of about $269,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,460 for the lowest 10% to over $387,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hospitalist physicians in Texas?
Employers hiring hospitalist physicians in Texas right now include Sound Physicians, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's size and hospital density mean large integrated systems and physician management groups both maintain ongoing hospitalist recruitment pipelines throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most hospitalist physician jobs?
Lahey, San Antonio, and Houston have the most hospitalist physician openings in Texas. Houston and Dallas lead because of their dense concentration of Level I trauma centers, academic medical centers, and large regional hospital networks, while San Antonio's strong military medical infrastructure and growing civilian health systems drive consistent demand in that market.
Are there remote hospitalist physician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Hospitalist medicine is by definition a bedside discipline, so the overwhelming majority of positions require full on-site presence. About 14% of hospitalist physician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to be in telemedicine triage or overnight virtual coverage, not traditional inpatient rounding.
How can I get hired as a hospitalist physician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate or early-career hospitalist tracks at large Texas academic systems like Baylor Scott & White Health and UT Health, which regularly recruit physicians coming out of residency. Focus on internal medicine or family medicine residency completion as the core credential, then target programs that offer structured mentorship, lower census expectations, and embedded quality training for first-year attendings in Texas facilities.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist physician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to hospitalist physician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred Texas location and apply directly to those employers.
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