Per Diem Pediatrician

Legacy Community Health • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Legacy Community Health is seeking a Per Diem Pediatrician to provide clinical care for children and adolescents across developmental stages at its community clinics. The physician will contribute to prevention, wellness, whole-person care, and high-quality pediatric services while working collaboratively with patients, families, students, and healthcare professionals.

The position provides flexible clinic coverage as needed, including days, evenings, and weekends, depending on clinic needs and expansion. The Pediatrician will support clinical quality, develop protocols and patient education resources, supervise students and non-physician providers, and participate in performance improvement activities. The role offers opportunities for collaboration, leadership, mentorship, and community impact.

Requirements

• Medical doctorate and current licensure.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics.
• Obtain, maintain, and participate in Medicare and Medicaid, workers’ compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs, and requested commercial and other health benefit plans.
• Interest in working with adolescents.
• Uphold the Code of Ethics of the professional licensing entity.
• Complete the minimum continuing education hours required to maintain professional licensure.
• Maintain good standing with the professional licensing board.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to all populations served.
• Communicate effectively with staff, the community, and the general public.
• Perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Remain calm under stressful conditions.
• Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrate sound decision-making ability.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and provide treatment to clinic clients.
• Keep scheduled hours for extended clinic coverage during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Maintain flexible working hours according to clinic expansion needs.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements established by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Develop and maintain clinical diagnostic and pediatric treatment protocols.
• Remain available by phone during regularly scheduled hours when assistance is needed.
• Assist with reviewing and developing patient education materials.
• Supervise healthcare students assigned to the clinic for educational purposes.
• Develop and maintain a clinical quality assurance program.
• Supervise non-physician providers, including Licensed Therapists, Certified Nurse Practitioners, and Certified Physician Assistants, regarding pediatric treatment.
• Attend staff meetings and committees as directed and punctually.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
• Interview and advise patients on health and illness prevention, including FQHC-required voluntary family planning and related preventive services, in compliance with applicable funding requirements and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree