Adult Medicine Physician

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Medicine Physician provides thoughtful, comprehensive care to adult patients, addressing acute concerns while supporting long-term wellness and disease management. The physician works collaboratively with colleagues, specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other health professionals to provide timely, coordinated, reliable community healthcare. The role also includes supporting and supervising mid-level providers, educating patients, and contributing to continuity of care and a positive patient experience. The position is based at Legacy Montrose, 1415 California St., Houston, TX 77006, with a schedule of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and 40 hours per week. The physician is expected to maintain required safety practices, complete annual education, and follow Legacy standards for work areas, equipment, exposure control, and protective equipment.

Requirements

Medical Doctor with current licensure.
Obtain, maintain, and participate in Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers’ compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs, and requested commercial insurer and health-benefit programs.
Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements.
Demonstrated competency with an EHRS system.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Above-average organizational skills.
Strong typing and computer skills.
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and secure information management.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and decision-making responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a community healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess adult patients’ health status, from focused to comprehensive evaluations.
Identify immediate patient needs and determine when referral is appropriate for long-term management.
Perform physical examinations and document health histories clearly in the patient record.
Consult with colleagues, specialists, and other health professionals as appropriate.
Order diagnostic tests and procedures to support recommended therapy.
Support or perform specimen collection for commonly performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures.
Interpret health information, establish diagnoses from available data, and formulate treatment plans to ensure timely healthcare services.
Educate patients about acute needs and further opportunities for evaluation and treatment, and ensure they understand their care.
Participate in the supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Educate patients about health promotion and disease prevention.
Work effectively with the care team to support timely, efficient care and reliable customer service.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department-specific, and job-related hazards.
Maintain work areas and equipment according to Legacy standards.
Follow exposure control plans for blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
Participate in routine environmental audits and communicate needs as appropriate.
Use protective barrier equipment correctly and follow Universal Precautions.
Institute appropriate control measures to maintain a safe environment.
Attend and complete required annual education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off and paid company holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Short-term and long-term disability
$0 copay for Legacy Provider visits
$0 copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
Travel insurance and pet insurance
Subsidized gym membership
Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
CME reimbursement and CME time
Support for qualified FQHC loan repayment programs, including NHSC and Texas PELRP
Dedicated onboarding and provider support