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 care and build meaningful patient relationships. The role includes evaluating and treating patients, educating them about health and prevention, and supporting and supervising mid-level providers. The position is based at Legacy Montrose, 1415 California St., Houston, TX 77006. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., five days per week, for 40 hours per week. Legacy Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast.

Requirements

Medical Doctor with current licensure.
Obtain, maintain, and participate in Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers’ compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs, and payment plans of commercial insurers and other health benefit programs requested by Legacy.
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 handle confidential and sensitive information with ongoing 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 patients’ health status, from focused to comprehensive assessments, and identify immediate needs or the need for referral 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 based on accumulated data, and formulate treatment plans that ensure timely healthcare services.
Educate patients about identified acute needs and further evaluation and treatment options, ensuring their understanding.
Participate in the supervision of mid-level providers, including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Educate patients about health promotion and disease prevention.
Work effectively as part of a team to support timely, efficient care and reliable customer service.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department, service, and job-specific hazards.
Maintain work areas and equipment according to Legacy standards.
Follow Legacy 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 demonstrate knowledge of Universal Precautions.
Institute appropriate control measures to maintain a safe environment.
Attend and complete annual required 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