Pediatrician

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to bring your compassion and dedication to a place where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents? At Legacy Community Health, we're not just a healthcare provider; we're a family. Join us at our Houston location and be part of a team that is committed to delivering exceptional care and creating a nurturing environment for our young patients. Role Highlights: Provide clinical care, assessments, and treatments to children and adolescents, ensuring they receive the best start in life. Work Environment Benefits: Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance, with opportunities for extended clinic hours to meet community needs. Impact and Growth Opportunities: Contribute to our Performance Improvement Program and be part of a mission-driven organization that values your growth and development. Team Collaboration: Work alongside healthcare students and non-physician providers, sharing your knowledge and expertise. Mission-Driven Elements: Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while being an advocate for children's health and wellness.

Requirements

Medical Doctorate with current licensure.
Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatrics.
Provider shall obtain, maintain and participate in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs.
Possess an interest in working with adolescents.
Uphold the Code of Ethics of their professional licensing entity.
Must complete the minimum hours of continuing education to maintain professional license.
Must maintain good standing with professional licensing board.
Must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to all populations served.
Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, community, and the general public.
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
Adept in decision making responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assessments and provide treatment to children and adolescents in the clinic.
Maintain flexible hours to support clinic expansion, including evenings and weekends.
Develop and uphold clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols for pediatric care.
Be available by phone during scheduled hours for assistance as needed.
Contribute to the development of patient education materials.
Supervise healthcare students and non-physician providers, ensuring quality care.
Participate in clinical quality assurance and Performance Improvement Programs.
Advise patients on health, illness prevention, and family planning services.
Attend staff meetings and committees punctually and as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned to support our mission.

Benefits

Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
$0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
Subsidized Gym Membership
Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence-Based)
CME Reimbursement + CME Time
Qualified FQHC Loan Repayment and other programs paying up to $180K
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) – Pays up to $50,000 for every 2 years of service at an FQHC
Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP) – Pays up to $180,000
Access to dedicated onboarding and provider support for a smooth and successful start