Family Medicine Physician- Inside the loop
About The Position
Legacy Community Health is seeking a Family Medicine Physician or Internal Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive care to adult patients at Legacy Montrose in Houston, Texas. The physician evaluates and manages acute and chronic health needs, supports long-term wellness and disease management, and helps patients make informed decisions about their care. The role is part of a collaborative care team that includes colleagues, specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other health professionals. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., five days per week, for 40 hours per week. The position includes patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, diagnostic testing, patient education, referrals, and participation in the supervision of mid-level providers. The physician also follows safety, infection-control, equipment, and information-confidentiality requirements. Legacy Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving Southeast Texas through more than 50 clinics in Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Its mission is to drive healthy change in communities.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Family Medicine Physician or Internal Medicine Physician.
- Obtain, maintain, and participate in Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ compensation, other applicable federal and state reimbursement programs, and requested commercial insurance and health benefit programs.
- Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements.
- Demonstrated competency with an electronic health record 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.
Responsibilities
- Assess adult patients’ health status, from focused evaluations to comprehensive assessments.
- Identify immediate healthcare needs and determine when referral is appropriate for long-term management.
- Perform physical examinations and document health histories so patient needs are clear to other care team members.
- Consult with colleagues, specialists, and other health professionals as appropriate.
- Order diagnostic tests and procedures to support recommended treatment.
- Support or perform specimen collection for commonly performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures.
- Interpret health information, establish diagnoses, formulate treatment plans, and ensure timely delivery of necessary healthcare services.
- Educate patients about identified acute needs and further opportunities for evaluation and treatment, ensuring their understanding.
- Participate in supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
- Educate patients about health promotion and disease prevention.
- Work collaboratively to support timely, efficient care and reliable customer service.
- Attend required safety training and annual education programs.
- Maintain the work area and equipment in accordance with Legacy standards.
- Follow exposure-control plans for blood-borne and airborne pathogens and use protective barrier equipment according to Universal Precautions.
- Participate in routine environmental audits, communicate needs, and institute appropriate measures to maintain a safe environment.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
