Internal Medicine CDI Physician Advisor

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Physician (CDI Specialist) with Internal Medicine Hospitalist experience to support documentation excellence, clinical integrity, and accurate representation of patient acuity and complexity of care.

The ideal candidate is a respected physician advisor who blends strong clinical judgment, documentation expertise, and a collaborative, educator mindset while modeling Houston Methodist’s I CARE values: Integrity, Compassion,

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine or eligible to certify.
• Active Texas medical license or eligibility.
• Hospitalist experience in an acute care inpatient setting.
• Strong knowledge of inpatient clinical workflows and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as physician SME for CDI initiatives across inpatient Internal Medicine and Hospitalist services.
• Review medical records to ensure accurate, complete documentation reflecting SOI/ROM and medical decision-making.
• Provide peer-to-peer education to hospitalists and APPs on documentation best practices.
• Collaborate with CDI and coding teams to clarify clinical indicators, diagnoses and procedures.
• Support documentation related to quality metrics, patient safety indicators, and value-based care.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Houston Methodist is seeking a Clinical Documentation Improvement Physician (CDI Specialist) with Internal Medicine Hospitalist experience to support documentation excellence, clinical integrity, and accurate representation of patient acuity and complexity of care.

The ideal candidate is a respected physician advisor who blends strong clinical judgment, documentation expertise, and a collaborative, educator mindset while modeling Houston Methodist’s I CARE values: Integrity, Compassion,