Medical Director Jobs in Houston, TX
Medical Director jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza, and the Energy Corridor, with demand driven by large health systems, managed care organizations, and hospital networks. Employers actively hiring include Houston Methodist, DESORT STAFFING, and HCA Houston Healthcare. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Interested applicants, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg at selsberg_mdrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org and indicate "Medical Director Neurology” - Willowbrook" in your email.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of Neurology at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
This is an opportunity to maintain a 100% outpatient clinical practice while providing physician leadership and helping shape the continued growth of an established Neurology program.
Opportunity Highlights
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule
- Established team of 6 general neurologists and 3 neurohospitalists
- Leadership stipend
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Opportunity to help advance the development of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary Neurology program
- Lead quality initiatives and efforts to improve access to Neurology care
- Collaborate with the Chair of Neurology, hospital CEO and service line leadership on clinical operations, quality and strategic initiatives
- Support physician engagement, team development and program growth
- Participate in hospital and departmental leadership meetings
- Opportunities for EEG, EMG, Botox and lumbar puncture based on training and credentialing
- On-site infusion capabilities and access to comprehensive neurodiagnostic and imaging services
- EPIC electronic medical record
Houston Methodist Advantage
Houston Methodist is consistently recognized among the nation's leading academic medical centers and has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group physicians have the opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized health system while enjoying the advantages of an established community-based practice.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Neurology residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Ability to obtain a Texas medical license or have a Texas medical license in good standing.
Compensation/Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and productivity bonus.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Retirement Benefits
- Excellent PTO Plan
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and productivity bonus
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Retirement Benefits
- Excellent PTO Plan – 5 Weeks
About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston Methodist Willowbrook is a 358-bed, full-service hospital recognized for excellence in neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics, and more. Located in Northwest Houston, the hospital serves one of the fastest-growing communities in the region, offering a high-quality suburban lifestyle with easy access to the culture and resources of central Houston.
Welcome to Houston
As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is home to a respected and energetic arts community, celebrated restaurants, world-renowned theater groups, and the brains behind U.S. space exploration. Home to the third-largest consular corps in the nation, Houston is a mecca of diversity, giving breath to one of the most vivid cultural scenes in the country.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested applicants, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg at selsberg_mdrecruitment@houstonmethodist.org and indicate "Medical Director Neurology” - Willowbrook" in your email.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Neurologist to serve as Medical Director of Neurology at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
This is an opportunity to maintain a 100% outpatient clinical practice while providing physician leadership and helping shape the continued growth of an established Neurology program.
Opportunity Highlights
- Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule
- Established team of 6 general neurologists and 3 neurohospitalists
- Leadership stipend
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Opportunity to help advance the development of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary Neurology program
- Lead quality initiatives and efforts to improve access to Neurology care
- Collaborate with the Chair of Neurology, hospital CEO and service line leadership on clinical operations, quality and strategic initiatives
- Support physician engagement, team development and program growth
- Participate in hospital and departmental leadership meetings
- Opportunities for EEG, EMG, Botox and lumbar puncture based on training and credentialing
- On-site infusion capabilities and access to comprehensive neurodiagnostic and imaging services
- EPIC electronic medical record
Houston Methodist Advantage
Houston Methodist is consistently recognized among the nation's leading academic medical centers and has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years.
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group physicians have the opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized health system while enjoying the advantages of an established community-based practice.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Neurology residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Ability to obtain a Texas medical license or have a Texas medical license in good standing.
Compensation/Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and productivity bonus.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Retirement Benefits
- Excellent PTO Plan
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and productivity bonus
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Retirement Benefits
- Excellent PTO Plan – 5 Weeks
About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston Methodist Willowbrook is a 358-bed, full-service hospital recognized for excellence in neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics, and more. Located in Northwest Houston, the hospital serves one of the fastest-growing communities in the region, offering a high-quality suburban lifestyle with easy access to the culture and resources of central Houston.
Welcome to Houston
As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is home to a respected and energetic arts community, celebrated restaurants, world-renowned theater groups, and the brains behind U.S. space exploration. Home to the third-largest consular corps in the nation, Houston is a mecca of diversity, giving breath to one of the most vivid cultural scenes in the country.
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Houston Methodist31
- DESORT STAFFING16
- HCA Houston Healthcare16
- Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston16H
- Optum8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Education8
- Non-Profit & Social Services8
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals8
Medical Director Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a medical director job in Houston?
Houston's strongest hiring comes from its sprawling health system infrastructure around the Texas Medical Center, the nation's largest medical complex, plus managed care plans and physician practice groups in Greenway Plaza and the Galleria corridor. Candidates with clinical leadership experience, population health credentials, or managed care background stand out locally. Targeting roles at multispecialty groups and regional insurers headquartered in Houston gives you the broadest opening.
Which companies hire medical directors in Houston?
Houston medical director roles are posted by Houston Methodist, DESORT STAFFING, and HCA Houston Healthcare and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market is anchored by major academic health systems, nonprofit hospital networks, and regional managed care plans that maintain large clinical leadership teams.
Are there remote medical director jobs in Houston?
Yes, though selectively. Medical director roles tied to direct patient oversight or hospital operations are almost always on-site, while utilization management, quality assurance, and managed care roles frequently allow remote or hybrid schedules. About 60% of medical director openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. The managed care and health plan sector in Houston offers the highest concentration of those flexible arrangements.
How can I get a medical director job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through associate or assistant medical director roles at regional managed care organizations and multispecialty physician groups, which regularly hire physicians stepping into their first administrative leadership position. Houston-area community health centers and federally qualified health centers also hire clinical leads who grow into director responsibilities. Completing a physician leadership program or MBA in healthcare management while practicing locally signals readiness to Houston employers evaluating first-time candidates.
Which industries hire the most medical directors in Houston?
Houston medical director roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's position as the home of the Texas Medical Center, combined with a large concentration of regional health plans and energy-sector occupational health programs, sustains unusually broad demand across those sectors.
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