Internal Medicine Lifestyle in Texas
Real insights from 19 Internal Medicine physicians in Texas on work-life balance, career satisfaction, and what it's really like to practice in this area.
3.8/5
Satisfaction
100%
Would Choose Again
$204k
Avg Comp
58
Avg Hours/Week
What Internal Medicine Physicians in Texas Say
"The schedule flexibility really helps with family time."
Odessa, Texas2 years expHospital Employed44 hrs/wknone
"Very good. I am not required to respond to any codes or rapids. There is already a team that handles that. I come in to see my admissions and can go home if I please. Nurses can contact me any time through my phone during my shifts. "
Texas3 years expHospital Employed78 hrs/wk
"I work 7 days on 7 days off as a 1099 contractor part of a physician owned private Hospitalist group in a major hospital in a major city in Texas."
Texas5 years expIndependent / Contract-Based35 hrs/wk
"Predictable since I get my yearly schedule in advance, have a ton of time off, work 108 shifts a year which is an average of 9 shifts per month so I love the amount of time off I get to spend with my kids and just doing nothing if I want. "
San Antonio, Texas4 years expAcademic27 hrs/wk
"Balance is reasonable. Some rotations are more demanding than others, but I've never felt as if I was drowning in work. Inpatient and ICU are 6 day weeks, but many of the subspecialty rotations are 5 day weeks. "
San Antonio, Texas1 years expHybrid72 hrs/wk
What They Love About Internal Medicine in Texas
"I wish I had negotiated harder on my first contract. "— Odessa, Texas • 2 years
"I have a tremendous amount of flexibility with my schedule. I’m only required to work 15 night shifts a month and can easily move around my shifts with my partner nocturnist who works the nights that I am off."— Texas • 3 years
"Almost every shift I work I see something different and interesting, keeps me on my toes. "— San Antonio, Texas • 4 years
"Managed care bodel van be soul draining."— San Antonio, Texas • 3 years
"Nothing. I knew that in order to pursue the subspecialty I wanted, IM was the pathway to get there. "— San Antonio, Texas • 1 years
Most Common Practice Settings in Texas
Academic
9 physicians (47%)
Community
3 physicians (16%)
Hospital Employed
2 physicians (11%)
Residency
1 physicians (5%)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the Internal Medicine lifestyle like in Texas?
Based on 19 physicians, Internal Medicine in Texas averages 3.8/5 satisfaction, 58 hours per week, with 100% saying they'd choose the specialty again. Most practice in Academic settings.
How much do Internal Medicine physicians make in Texas?
Average compensation for Internal Medicine in Texas is $204,053 based on verified submissions.See detailed salary breakdown →
Should I choose Internal Medicine in Texas?
With 100% of Internal Medicine physicians in Texas saying they'd choose again, and 3.8/5 average satisfaction, it shows positive career outlook. Consider factors like practice setting preferences, desired work hours, and call schedule tolerance when deciding.
Location Stats
Location:Texas
Physicians:19
Satisfaction:3.8/5
Avg Comp:$204k