Physician / Hospitalist / Texas / Locum Tenens / Locums: Hospitalist Medicine Physician Job in Texas
Quick facts
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Missouri City, Texas
- Background
- MD / physician
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Skills
- Medicine
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3262 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Locum Tenens Opportunity: Hospitalist Medicine Physician Near Missouri City, TX Job ID: J-238328
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Medicine Physician for a locum tenens position near Missouri City, Texas. This opportunity is perfect for a board-certified or board-eligible physician looking to work in a new and dynamic program. The role involves working closely with a team of healthcare professionals in a hospital setting to deliver high-quality patient care.
Position Details
- Location: Near Missouri City, Texas
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off rotation
- Day shifts: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (5 physicians, 2 APPs)
- Swing shift: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (1 physician)
- Night shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (1 physician, 1 APP Nocturnist)
- No on-call duties for locum tenens providers
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of a variety of medical conditions.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Documentation: Utilize the hospital's EMR system for patient documentation and communication with the healthcare team.
- Orientation and Training: Participate in a one-day orientation, including shadow shifts to familiarize with the facility's protocols and EMR system.
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certification: Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine (IM) or Family Medicine (FM).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospitalist medicine or a similar setting.
- Licensure: Must have an active medical license in Texas or be eligible to obtain one.
- Credentialing: Emergency privileges available; case logs required for credentialing.
Hospital/Unit Information
- Facility Details: Number of beds: Information not provided
- Average Census: 150-160 patients
- Daily Admissions: 3-4 patients
- Consults: Level 2 Trauma Center
- Patient Population: Mixed rural/urban
- Acuity: All types of cases, including trauma
- Support Staff: Fully staffed with 2 APPs during the day and 1 APP at night
Specifics for Hospitalists:
- Average daily rounding: 18-20 patients
- ICU Rounding: Yes, ICU consults required
- ICU Status: Open
- ICU Procedures and vent management: Not required
- Grand Rounds: Not applicable
Benefits and Compensation
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive pay structure with potential for additional incentives.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Includes malpractice insurance and other standard locum tenens benefits.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to gain experience in a new program with access to professional development tools and resources.
Additional Information
- Visa Sponsorship: Open to H1B and J1 visa candidates.
- New Grads and 2025 Residents: Applications are welcome.
- Contract Type: Employee / W2
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitalist looking to make a significant impact in a growing program. If you are a motivated physician with the required qualifications and are ready to start immediately, we encourage you to apply. Apply Now to join our team and contribute to providing exceptional care in the heart of Texas.HDAJOBSMDSTAFF
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name MD Staff, LLC in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Physicians, All Other (SOC 29-1229) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Physician (teaching or research only)” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Physicians, All Other · Texas (state median of areas). Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $86,444 | ~15% |
| Level II | $178,236 | ~31% |
| Level III | $269,786 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $355,336 | ~61% |
The listing has no salary, so we can't place it on a wage level. Ask the employer which wage level they'd file at: Level III–IV registrations get 3–4 entries in the H-1B lottery.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.