Physician Hospitalist Needed for full-time in Northeast Houston, TX
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Humble
Posted on: February 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Hospitalist Needed for full-time in Northeast Houston, TX
Location City: Humble State: TX Zipcode: 77338 Opportunity Criteria
Specialty: Family Medicine Internal Medicine Internal Medicine -
Peds Loan Repayment: Not Specified Salary Range: Not Specified
Employment Type: Not Specified Bonus Offered: None OVERVIEW
Memorial Hermann Medical Group, a large physician-employed network,
is seeking Board Eligible/Board Certified Internal Medicine or
Family Medicine Hospitalist to join the groupat our Memorial
Hermann Northeast Hospital. * Internal Medicine | Family Medicine *
7 on 7 off schedule * EMR training provided for EPIC * No
procedures required * Closed ICU * Competitive salary bonuses JOB
DESCRIPTION Principal Accountabilities: Attend and actively
participate in hospital multidisciplinary rounds on all patients
which the hospitalist service is the primary service and when
appropriate or requested when the hospitalist service is in the
co-management or consultative role. Cover Code Blue and Rapid
Responses in accordance with the campus code committees
recommendations. Provide admission services for the Emergency
Department, incoming transfer patients, and direct or emergent
admissions in accordance with the hospital on call schedule and
patient assignment guidelines. Provide co-management services for
subspecialty services when such services are within the scope and
designation of privileges for the hospitalist Provider. Provide
consultative services for members of the Medical Staff when such
services are within the scope and designation of privileges for the
hospitalist Provider. Accept transfers of care from other clinical
service lines if the patient is deemed appropriate for the
hospitalist service provided there is a physician to physician hand
off communication related to the patients clinical course and the
hospitalist attending accepts the patient in transfer. Provide
transfer center call for incoming non-critical care medical
patients in accordance with the hospitals on call schedule. Provide
timely evaluation of patients admitted to the hospital in
accordance Medical Executive Committee bylaws. Abide and conform to
Hospital tenants, guidelines, and bylaws. Provide physician to
physician sign out for patients who are transitioning to post-acute
facilities. Provide internal sign out at transitions of care
consistent with standards of care. Provide 72 hours of narcotic
prescriptions for patients transitioning to skilled nursing
facilities if clinically appropriate. Participate in nursing and
staff education when solicited by CNO, CMO, or COO. Respond to
clinical queries in a timely fashion. Document History and
Physicals within 12 hours. Document Discharge Summaries within 48
hours of discharge order. Maintain current understanding of the
regulatory environment related to status and status patients
consistent with national guidelines. Provide post discharge
coverage for appropriate home health orders for up to 2 weeks or
until they have seen their primary care physicians. Encourage in
network utilization of resources for continuity of care unless
specified by the patient or expertise is not available in the
system. Respond in a timely manner to pages and call back from
nursing staff unless doing so would impact patient safety or
experience. In case of emergencies or disaster provide additional
coverage per campus protocol. Participate in continuing education
activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills. Maintain
ACLS certification. Directs patient care throughout the health care
system via Consult Orders. Provides consultation services in
collaboration with attending or primary care provider. Communicates
with the attending physician, nurse, family, and other treatment
team members when appropriate, in order to obtain the appropriate
patient care plan. Effectively communicates with treatment team in
a timely and professional manner to provide quality psychiatric
care to patients throughout the healthcare system. Complies with
best practices and other care directives. Follows Performance
Improvement initiatives. Works with Memorial Hermann Physicians,
Risk Managers, and Case Managers towards resolution of clinical,
administrative or technical problems. Maintains patient
confidentiality and adheres to MH compliance privacy policies.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all
Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within
budgetary specifications including time management, supply
management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes
individual professional growth and development by meeting
requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills
competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the
success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and
resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to
caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate
and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermanns service
standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient
experiences to patients and colleagues. Other duties as assigned.
ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST HOSPITAL A 255-bed facility,
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital has been caring for families in
the Lake Houston and Kingwood area for more than 30 years, offering
world-class care close to home. Its affiliated doctors span a wide
variety of disciplines. Located just east of George Bush
Intercontinental Airport off Highway 59, Memorial Hermann Northeast
has been recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on
Key Quality Measures and offers a broad array of service lines
including interventional cardiology, oncology, spine surgery,
orthopedics and sports medicine, and endovascular surgery. The
hospital has also partnered with UT Physicians in oncology,
orthopedics and vascular surgery to bring world-class expertise to
the campus. In the last year, Memorial Hermann Northeast has opened
a Clinical Decision Unit to maximize efficiency in treatment and
diagnosis, and an innovative endovascular hybrid suite, designed
specifically for vascular and cardiovascular patients. The hybrid
suite has become a learning destination for physicians from around
the country. Additionally, Memorial Hermann Northeast serves as the
official healthcare provider to passengers traveling through
Houstons George Bush International Airport. ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN
MEDICAL GROUP As part of the Memorial Hermann Health System,
Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) brings together many of
Houston's leading providers under one organization for better
coordination in healthcare delivery. Established in 2006, the
Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) includes primary care
physicians, specialists and advanced practice providers who all
share a single focus - to practice evidenced-based medicine in
order to provide an exceptional level of collaborative, quality
patient-centered care. With approximately 200 providers and over 60
clinics, MHMG creates the structure that facilitates this
collaboration and mutual commitment toward common desired behaviors
and outcomes. Benefits of employment include a competitive
compensation package with a productivity, bonus and comprehensive
practice management that includes: * Billing and Collections *
Insurance Contracting * Branding/Marketing * Human
Resource/Staffing Support * Leading-edge Information Technology
ABOUT MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM At Memorial Hermann, we are
redefining healthcare. As
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