Urgent Care Medical Director MD or DO | Houston, TX

Urgent Care Medical Director MD DO

Up to $300,000 | No On-Call | Potential Ownership Opportunity

Location: Houston, Texas 77070
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Compensation: $160,000–$300,000 annually, depending on experience, schedule, and level of involvement
Required Credentials: MD or DO | Civil Surgeon Designation | DOT Medical Examiner Certification

Lead Clinically and Explore a Path to Ownership

NorTek Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced physician for an Urgent Care Medical Director opportunity with an established Houston-area clinic serving its community for more than 15 years.

This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on medicine, clinical leadership, and potential ownership participation. The owner is open to discussing buy-in and equity opportunities with the right physician.

You’ll practice with support for billing, collections, office systems, and administrative operations—allowing you to focus on patient care and helping guide the clinical team.

Current Civil Surgeon credentials and DOT medical examiner certification are required.

Opportunity Highlights

• Compensation up to $300,000, based on experience, schedule, and responsibilities.

• Potential buy-in and equity participation, subject to mutual agreement.

• No on-call responsibilities.

• Full-time and part-time arrangements available.

• Flexible scheduling, with evening and weekend coverage as needed.

• Established clinic with more than 15 years of community service.

• Support from trained clinical staff.

• On-site digital X-ray and laboratory services.

• 100% employer-paid malpractice insurance.

• Administrative support for billing, collections, and practice operations.

Your Role

As Medical Director, you will provide direct patient care while supporting clinical standards, team collaboration, and practice leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate and treat acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other conditions appropriate for the urgent care setting.

• Provide immigration medical examinations within your Civil Surgeon designation.

• Perform DOT examinations within your certification and authorized scope.

• Review diagnostic studies and develop appropriate treatment and follow-up plans.

• Recognize patients requiring emergency evaluation or a higher level of care.

• Supervise and collaborate with nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

• Support consistent, evidence-based care and clear clinical communication.

• Participate in regular meetings with the practice leadership team.

• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.

• Contribute clinical insight to patient experience, workflow, and service improvement.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.

• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure before starting.

• Current Civil Surgeon designation.

• Current DOT medical examiner certification.

• Clinical experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.

• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and patient-management skills.

• Ability to supervise and support advanced practice providers.

• Interest in an active clinical role with physician leadership responsibilities.

• Availability to work on-site in the Houston area.

Preferred Background

• Recent urgent care experience.

• Occupational medicine experience.

• Previous Medical Director, lead physician, or practice leadership responsibilities.

• Experience delivering immigration medical examinations and DOT physicals.

• Interest in practice development or a future ownership role.

Compensation and Benefits

The advertised annual compensation range is $160,000–$300,000, with the final package based on schedule, clinical experience, leadership responsibilities, and overall involvement. Part-time compensation will reflect the agreed commitment.

Benefits may include:

• 100% paid malpractice insurance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) with employer matching.

• Retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility and terms will be reviewed during the hiring process. Any buy-in or equity arrangement will be discussed separately.

Who Will Thrive Here?

A physician who enjoys patient care, communicates clearly, and leads through sound clinical judgment. This opportunity is particularly appealing for someone seeking an established practice environment, support with administrative operations, and the possibility of building a longer-term ownership interest.

Connect With Us

Please submit your CV and include your Civil Surgeon status, DOT medical examiner certification, Texas licensing status, preferred schedule, and availability.

Nick Cordones
Director of Allied Health | NorTek Medical Staffing
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