Internal Medicine - Hospitalist - Per Diem - Kelsey Seybold - 2368972

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 172,200 - 257,611; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k plan

Incentive programs

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, is seeking a nocturnal hospitalist to cover 7pm–7am shifts at our Houston hospitals. This role focuses on admitting patients, coordinating care, and ensuring smooth handoffs to daytime hospitalists, with collaboration across specialties.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a nationally recognized health care organization.

Qualifications

• Experience as hospitalist or inpatient physician preferred.
• Comfort with night shift (7pm–7am) and admitting patients.
• Ability to coordinate care with specialists and daytime team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to ER calls and admit patients 7pm to 7am.
• Stay in house for the duration of the shift and manage admissions.
• Coordinate follow-up care with daytime hospitalists and teams.
• Participate in hospital committees and department activities.

Job description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi‑specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Kelsey‑Seybold Clinic Hospitalist Program provides specialized, efficient and coordinated care for our hospitalized patients. The nocturnal hospitalist observes his or her patient’s status, progress and test results up to several times, as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Main responsibilities are responding to ER calls and admitting patients in the assigned hospital(s) 7pm to 7am (number of shifts can be decided amongst the team to ensure coverage every night)
• The nocturnal hospitalist will be required to stay in house for the duration of the shift. They will be responsible for all calls regarding admissions to Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
• The nocturnal hospitalist will not be the primary on Kelsey‑Seybold patients admitted to the intensive care units at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
• Expected to efficiently manage patients in hospital and interact with specialists to coordinate the care
• Transition the follow up care to the daytime hospitalist safely and effectively
• Participate in hospital committees, initiatives, and KSC Hospital Service/IM Department activities

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Compensation

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125.00 to $186.86 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.