Family Medicine Physician - Lufkin

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks of vacation

401k retirement plan with employer match

Student loan forgiveness programs

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group in Lufkin, Texas. This position offers the chance to provide outstanding primary care in a supportive environment while managing an average of 18-22 patients per day.

Enjoy a flexible 4.5-day work schedule, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, including 6 weeks of vacation. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible and possess strong clinical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in comprehensive primary care for all age groups.
• Ability to provide high-quality, compassionate care.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses.
• Emphasize preventative care and collaborate with a support team.

Skills

Strong clinical skills in comprehensive primary care

Patient-centered approach

Excellent communication abilities

Collaboration skills in a team-oriented environment

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine

Active or eligible license in the state of Texas

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Family Medicine Physician you will join Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group's thriving Family Medicine network in the charming and rapidly growing community of Lufkin, Texas. This opportunity allows you to expand our mission, providing outstanding, comprehensive primary care and making a significant impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive primary care to a diverse patient panel, seeing an average of 18-22 patients daily, from newborns to seniors. You will diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, emphasize preventative care, and collaborate closely with a dedicated support team. All of this is within a flexible 4.5-day work week designed to optimize your work-life balance and allow you to enjoy all East Texas has to offer.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine Physician with an active Texas license. We seek strong clinical skills in comprehensive primary care, a patient-centered approach, and excellent communication abilities within a dynamic outpatient setting. Join us for highly competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including 6 weeks of vacation, and the chance to thrive professionally and personally in a close-knit East Texas community with abundant outdoor recreation and easy access to major cities.

Key Highlights & Compensation

• Flexible 4.5-day work week for exceptional work‑life balance, allowing enjoyment of East Texas.
• Manageable patient census (18-22 patients/day) for dedicated time and strong patient relationships, caring for newborns and up.
• Opportunity to influence clinical protocols through quality improvement initiatives.
• Work with a dedicated supporting team of nurses, MAs, and administrative staff.
• Access to specialty consults and referrals within the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group network.
• Highly competitive base salary coupled with rewarding wRVU production bonus and annual quality incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and 6 weeks of vacation.
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution (no match required).
• Student loan forgiveness programs & relocation assistance (for eligible candidates).
• Affiliation and partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, offering stability and prestige.
• Access to extensive resources and support of CommonSpirit Health, a leading non‑profit system.
• Supportive practice environment valuing physician input, innovation, and work‑life harmony.
• Located in Lufkin, Texas: a charming, close‑knit East Texas community with low cost of living, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation (Angelina National Forest, nearby lakes), and easy access to Houston and Dallas.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine
• Active or eligible license in the state of Texas
• Strong clinical skills with experience in comprehensive primary care, including care for newborns to adults.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals and families

Where You'll Work

Join a multi‑specialty physician and clinicians network dedicated to building long‑lasting relationships with patients and families. The practice operates as part of St. Luke's Health in Lufkin, Texas, serving Greater Houston, East Texas, and Lake Jackson areas. The team uses the latest technology to diagnose and treat patients while providing compassionate, high‑quality care.